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8thEle/MagCh4/Sec3&4
8th Grade Electricity & Magnetism- Chap. 4 Sec. 3 & 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| computer | an electronic device that stores, processes, and retrieves information |
| hardware | the physical parts that allow a computer to receive, store, and present information |
| central processing unit | directs the operation of the computer |
| output device | presents data from the computer |
| software | instructions that tells computer what to do |
| computer programmers | people who program computers |
| computer network | a group of computers connected by cables or telephone lines |
| internet | global network linking computers |
| World Wide Web | system that allows display and view of files on the internet |
| encryption | process of coding information so only intended user can read it |
| chat room | multiple users can exchange messages simultaneously |
| intellectual property | a computer program |