Question | Answer |
Computer | A machine that can be programmed.Invented in the 1940's. |
Personal Computer | A personal computer is a PC that comes with a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. |
Hardware | The computer and all attached equipment are called hardware.Example: Speakers |
Software | Software is a set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or create data. |
Monitor | A display screen. |
Mouse | An input device.It moves the curser on the monitor. |
Keyboard | The Keyboard is a set of keys or buttons that are used to input info and instructions to a computer. |
Hard Drive | The hard drive is the primary storage unit of the computer and it is stored on a magnetic cylinder. |
CDROM | CDROM is a compact disk (Read Only Memory) |
CDROM Drive | A box that lets the computer read the CD. |
Data | Pieces of information that software can change. |
Program | Another word for software. A list of instructions. |
Operating System | Tells programs what do do. |
Bios | Wakes up the computer. |
Mother Board | The motherboard holds all of the circut board. |
CPU | Central processing unit. The brain of the computer. |
Rom | Read only memory. Has good memory. |
Ram | Random acess memory. Reads and writes. |
Power Supply | Gets electricity into the computer. |
Modem | Connet computers to each other. |
Port | Hardware plugs into it;like keyboard, and 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 | A parallel port is an electical connector that is used to send information on wires at the same time to a printer. |
Serial Port | Used to connect older or specialized devices. |
Network Interface Card | An ethernet cable connection. |
Universal Serial Bus | Universal serial bus or usb is and external bus that transfers mbps. |