Question | Answer |
Computer | A machine that can be programed. |
Personal Computer | A PC is a computer that comes with a Keyboard, Mouse, and Moniter. |
Hardware | All attached equitment. |
Software | Set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or create data. |
Moniter | A display screen. |
Mouse | An input device. It moves the curser on the moniter. |
Keyboard | The keyboard is a set of keys or buttons that are used to input information and instructions to a computer. |
Hard Drive | The hard drive is the primary storage unit of the computer. It is where the operating system, applications, files and data are stored on magnetic cylinders |
CDROM | (compact disc) read only memory) A CD-ROM is a compact disc used to store data. A CD-ROM can hold up to 650 megabytes of data. |
CDROM Drive | The small box with moniter and other parts that let the computer read what is on a CD-ROM. It uses a laser to read the CD. It looks for pits and flats. |
Data | Data is numbers, letters, pictures, drawings, sounds, orders, payments, stories and other pieces of information. The computer uses software to change data. |
Program | Another word for software. It is a list of instructions. It gives the user the ability to create, modify, and save files. |
Operating Systems | OS tells programs what to do. |
BIOS | BIOS wakes up the computer. |
Motherboard | Holds all the circutboards all together. |
CPU | Central Processing Unit Brain of the computer. |
ROM RAM | ROM- Read Only Memory RAM- Random Access Memory |
Power Supply | Gets electricity into the computer. |
Modem | Connect computers to each other. |
Port | Hardware plugs into it; like keyboard, mouse |
Video Card | Allows graphics to be displayed on the moniter. |
Moniter Port | |
Network Interface Card | An Ethernet cable connection. |
Universal Serial Bus | An external bus that transfers Mbps. |
Power Plug | Used to provide power in to the computer and provides power out to the moniter. |
Parallel Port | An eletrical 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. |