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Computer Parts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Computer | A machine that can be programed. |
| Personal Computer | A PC is a computer that comes with a Keyboard, Mouse, and Moniter. |
| Hardware | All attached equitment. |
| Software | Set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or create data. |
| Moniter | A display screen. |
| Mouse | An input device. It moves the curser on the moniter. |
| Keyboard | The keyboard is a set of keys or buttons that are used to input information and instructions to a computer. |
| Hard Drive | The hard drive is the primary storage unit of the computer. It is where the operating system, applications, files and data are stored on magnetic cylinders |
| CDROM | (compact disc) read only memory) A CD-ROM is a compact disc used to store data. A CD-ROM can hold up to 650 megabytes of data. |
| CDROM Drive | The small box with moniter and other parts that let the computer read what is on a CD-ROM. It uses a laser to read the CD. It looks for pits and flats. |
| Data | Data is numbers, letters, pictures, drawings, sounds, orders, payments, stories and other pieces of information. The computer uses software to change data. |
| Program | Another word for software. It is a list of instructions. It gives the user the ability to create, modify, and save files. |
| Operating Systems | OS tells programs what to do. |
| BIOS | BIOS wakes up the computer. |
| Motherboard | Holds all the circutboards all together. |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit Brain of the computer. |
| ROM RAM | ROM- Read Only Memory RAM- Random Access Memory |
| 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 moniter. |
| Moniter Port | |
| Network Interface Card | An Ethernet cable connection. |
| Universal Serial Bus | An external bus that transfers Mbps. |
| Power Plug | Used to provide power in to the computer and provides power out to the moniter. |
| Parallel Port | An eletrical 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. |