Question | Answer |
Computer | a machine that can be programmed. Invented in the 1940's |
Personal Computer | a pc that comes with a keyboard, mouse, and a monitor |
Hardware | all atached equipment example- mouse |
Software | set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or create data ex. word |
Monitor | a display screen |
Mouse | an input devise. It moves the cursor on the monitor |
Keyboard | a set of keys or buttons that are used to input information and instructions to a computer |
Hard Drive | the harddrive is the primary storage unit of the computer. stored on magnetic cylinders |
CDROM | compact disk read only memory |
CDROM Drive | small box that lets the computer read the cd |
Data | pieces of information software can change |
Program | another word for software a list of instructions |
operating system | tells programs what to do |
BIOS | wakes the computer up |
motherboard | holds all the circut boards together |
CPU | the brain of the computer central processing unit |
ROM | has a good memory but it can read only memory |
RAM | reads and writes random access memory |
power supply | gets electricity into the computer |
Modem | connect computers to each other |
port | hardware blugs into it; like keyboard,mouse |
video card | allows graphics to be displayed on the monitor |
power plug | used to provide power in to the computer and provide power out to the monitor |
parallel port | an elctrical connector that is used to send information on wires at the same time to a printer |
serial port | used to connect older or specialized devises |
Network Interface Card | an ethernet cable connection |
Universal Serial Bus | is an external bus that transfers mega bites per second |