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Question | Answer |
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Computer | A machine that can be programed. Invented in the 1940's |
Personal Computer | A personal comper or a PC, is a another name for a computer. Includes: keyboard, mouse |
Hardware | The computer and all attached are called hardware. EX: CD Drive, Speakers, Mouse |
Software | Software is a set of instructions for the Computer that has the ability to change or create data. EX: Word, Excel, Games |
Monitor | A display screen. |
Mouse | An input devise. It moves the curser on the monitor. |
Keyboard | The keyboard is a set of keys or buttons that are used to input info. and instructions to a computer |
Hard Drive | The hard drive is the primarly sorage unit and a magnetic cylinder. |
CDROM | CD=compact disc and read only memory |
CDROM Drive | Small box that lets the computer read the CD. |
Data | Data is pieces of info. that sostware can change. like numbers, letters, pics, drawings ,sound |
Program | Another word for software. It is list ofinstructions. |
Operating System | Tells programs what to do. |
BIOS | Wakes up the computer. |
Mother Board | Holds it all together. |
CPU | The central processing unit. Know as the brain of the computer. Gets very hot. |
ROM | Read only memory. Has good memory |
RAM | Reads and Writes. Random Access Memory. |
Power Supply | Gets electricty into the computer. |
Modem | Connewct computers to each other. |
Port | Hardware plugs into it; like keyboard,mouse |
Video Card | Allows graphics to be displayed on the monitor. |
Power Plug | Used to provide power in to the computer and provide power out to the moitor. |
Parallel Port | A parallel port is an electrical connector that is used to send information on wires at th same time to a printer. |
Network Interface Card | An Ethernet cable connection. |
Universal Serial Bus | Universal Serial Bus or USB is an extrnal bus that transfers Mbps. |
Serial Port | Used to connect older or specialized devise. |