Term | Definition |
Computer Hardware | parts of the computer you can touch. |
CPU | central processing Unit. processes program instructions. |
RAM | random access memory. Holds program instructions temporarily, loses all data when power goes out. when ram is low on your computer is low your computer runs slow |
Input Devices | keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner |
Output Devices | Monitor, printer, speakers, projector |
Bytes Order | byte, kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte, terabyte |
Hertz | measures processing speed of the CPU |
Multitask | being able to use more than one program at once |
Operating System Software | controls overall functions of computer |
Application Software | excel, web browsers, word, email, etc. |
Word Processing | create documents such as reports, letters, research |
Spreadsheet | performs calculations. budgets, charts, financial planner |
Presentations | slide shows to help with lectures to a group |
Data Base | handles large amounts of data such as, student records and patient cards. |