An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the device along the surface of a desk.

Refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas.

Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices.

Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs.

Used to expand the computer's input, output and storage capabilities

An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer.

Whatever is put into a computer system.

Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard).

Manipulation of the data in many ways.

The results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes; the words, numbers, sounds, and graphics.

A circuit board that gives the computer the ability to accept audio input, play sound files, and produce audio output through speakers or headphones.

A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions.

Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.

Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.

A computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks.

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Vocabulary Quiz 1

Question	Answer
Mouse	An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the device along the surface of a desk.
Data	Refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas.
Hardware	Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices.
Network	Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs.
Peripheral Device	Used to expand the computer's input, output and storage capabilities
Keyboard	An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer.
Input	Whatever is put into a computer system.
System Unit	Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard).
Processing	Manipulation of the data in many ways.
Information	The results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes; the words, numbers, sounds, and graphics.
Sound Card	A circuit board that gives the computer the ability to accept audio input, play sound files, and produce audio output through speakers or headphones.
Computer	A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions.
Storage	Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.
Memory	Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.
Software	A computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks.

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