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Computer Parts
Question | Answer |
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Computer | A machine that can be programmed. Invented in the 1940's. |
Personal Computer | A PC that comes with a keyboard, mouse, and moniter. |
Hardware | The computer and all attached equipment are called hardware. |
Software | Set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or create data. |
Monitor | A display screen. |
Mouse | An input device.It moves the curser on the monitor. |
Hard Drive | The hard drive is the primary storage unit of the computer. stored on magnetic cylinders. |
CDROM | compact disk-read only memory. |
CDROM Drive | Small box that lets the computer read the CD. |
Data | Pieces of information like numbers and letters. |
Program | Another word for software. It's a list of instructions. |
Keyboard | The keyboard is a set of keys or buttons that are used to input info and instructions to a computer. |
Operating System | OS tells programs what to do. |
BIOS | BIOS wakes up the computer. |
Motherboard | Holds all the circut boards together. |
CPU | Central Processing Unit(the brain of the computer). A CPU gets very hot. |
RAM & ROM | ROM-Read Only Memory. only reads RAM- Random Access Memory. reads and writes. |
Power Supply | Gets electricity into the computer. |
Modem | connect computers to each other. |
Port | hardware plugs into it; like keyboard, mouse |
Video Card | allows graphics to be displayed on the monitor. |
Power Plug | Use to provide power in to the computer and provide power out to the monitor. |
Parallel Port | An electrical connector that is used to send information on wires at the same time to a printer. |
Serial Port | Used to connect older or specialized devices. |
Network Interface Card (NIC) | An Ethernet cable connection. |
Universal Serial Bus (USB) | An external bus that transfers Mbps. |