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computer parts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| computer | a machine that can be programed invented in the 1940's |
| personal computer | a pc that includes a keboard mouse and monitor |
| hardware | the computer and all attached equipment ex monitor |
| software | a set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or creat data |
| monitor | a display screen |
| mouse | an imput device that moves the cursor on the monitor |
| keyboard | a set of keys or buttons that are used to imput information and instructions to a computer |
| hardrive | primary storage unit magneticly stored |
| cdrom | compact disk read only memory |
| cdrom drive | box that lets the computer read a cdrom |
| data | peicies of information computer uses software to change data |
| program | another word for software list of instructions |
| operating system | tells programs what to do |
| bios | WAKES UP THE COMPUTER |
| motherboard | holds stuff toggether |
| cpu | central processing unit brain of the computer |
| rom | read only memory write |
| ram | random acces memory read, write |
| power | to get electricity into the computer |
| modem | connect computers to eachother |
| port | hardware plugs into it |
| video card | allow graphics to be displayed on monitor |
| power plug | used to supply power to the computer and provide power the monitor |
| parralell | electrical |
| serial port | used to connect old or special devices |
| universal serial bus | |
| network interface card |