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All About Computers
Computer Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| CPU | Main unit that contains memory, processing chips, internal disk drive (hard drive). |
| Keyboard | Hardware that is made up of the letters, numbers, symbols, and function keys. |
| Monitor | Hardware that has the picture you look at to see what is in your computer. |
| Mouse | A handheld device used to point to and select items on the screen |
| Input | The method used to enter information and instructions into the computer. |
| Output | The method or manner in which the computer displays its work so that we can understand it. Monitor (screen) Printer |
| Icon | Picture symbol that shows hardware, software, or operations |
| messages sent and received electronically. | |
| Modem | A device that converts information from your computer into signals that can travel through telephone lines. |
| Uniform Resource Locator (URL) | The address of a Web page, which allows people to find the page on the Internet. |
| Animation | A series of still pictures that appear to be moving. |
| Scanner | A device that allows one to convert pictures into images on the computer. |
| Revolution | A sudden, radical, or complete change. |
| Navigate | To steer a course through a medium. |