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computers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Computer | A machine that stores and processes data. Developed in the 1940's. |
| Personal Computer | PC. Includes Keyboard, mouse, and monitor. |
| Hardware | All equipment attached to computer. Example:Mouse or Monitor. |
| Software | Set of instuctions for computer which has the ability to create or change data. |
| Monitor | A display screen. |
| Mouse | Moves cursor on screen. |
| Keyboard | Has a set of buttons to put information in a computer |
| Hard Ware | Primary storage unit of the computer. |
| CDROM | Compact Disc-Read Only Memory |
| CDROM Drive | Drive that allows the computer to read the CD-ROM. |
| Data | Stored information. |
| Program | A executable software that come directly from the OS. |
| CPU | Brain of the computer. |
| power plug | one end plugs into the computer on the other in the wall and gives power. |
| parrallel port | printer connector and eletrical connector. |
| serial port | place where you can attach a scanner or camera kind of stuff. |
| network iterface card | connects internet to the computer. |
| universal serial bus | (usb).Tranfers mbps. |