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computer parts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Computer | a machine that can be programed. invinted in 1940's |
| Personal computer | pc that includes a keybored, mouse, & moniter |
| Hardware | the computer and all attached equipment. example CD drive, hard drive, speakers, mouse, moniter, keyboard |
| Software | set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or create data |
| Moniter | display screen |
| Mouse | an input device. it moves the cursor on the moniter |
| Keyboard | set or buttons used to input information and instructions to a computer |
| Hard drive | primary storage unit on magnetic circle |
| CDROM | compact disc read memory |
| CDROM drvie | box that can read what is on a CD-ROM |
| Data | pieces of information the computer uses software to change data |
| Program | another word for software |
| Operating system | tells a program what to do |
| BIOS | wakes up the computer |
| Motherboard | hold all of curcuits together |
| CPU | gets very hot. brain of the computer |
| ROM | reads only memory |
| RAM | reads and writes |
| Power supply | gets electricty to the computer |
| Modem | connect computers to each other |
| Port | hardware plugs ino it; like keyboard, mouse |
| Video card | allows graphics to be displayed on the moniter |
| Power plug | |
| Parallel port | |
| Serial port | |
| NIC |