Term | Definition |
Application Software | Software that does a specific task, such as word processing |
Computer | An electronic device that performs complex tasks at high speed and with great accuracy; it has 2 main parts- the processor and the memory |
Disk Drive | A mechanical device that you use to transfer information back and forth between the computers memory and disk |
Firmware | A kind of system software-instructions that are built into the computer system on ROM chips |
Floppy Disk | A magnetically coated disk on which information can be stored and retrieved |
Hard Disk | A large capacity storage area that offers fast access to store and retrieve information |
Hardware | The group of pats that make up the computer system; it can be seen and touched |
Keyboard | A device used to enter data and issue commands to the computer |
Memory (RAM) | The area of the computer that holds the instructions (programs) and information you give it. When you turn off the computer, data disapears |
Monitor | A screen that displays the information in the computer |
Operating System | Software that acts as a link between you, application software (program), and hardware |
Printer | A device that makes a hard copy of data in the computer |
Processor (CPU) | The part of the computer that processes the instructions in the memory (RAM) |
ROM | A chip that holds information that cannot be changed |
System Software | Software that runs the computer |
Software | Instructions that tell your computer how to perform a task. It is stored on disks in program files. It cannot be seen or touched. There are 2 main kinds: application and software |
What are 3 objects located on the desktop? | start button, task bar, and icons |
Taskbar | Bar on the desktop that lets you quickly start programs & easily switch between tasks |
What does RAM stand for? | Random Access Memory |
What does CPU stand for? | Computer Processing Unit |
Stand Alone network | one computer that doesn't share information with other computers |
Network | 2 or more computers linked together to share information/data |
3 input devices of a computer | keyboard, mouse, and scanner |
What does ROM stand for? | Read Only Memory |