Question | Answer |
computer | matchine that can be programed invinted in 1940s |
PC | a personal computer that includes a keyboard, mouse, and monitor |
hardware | the compiter and all attached equipment example: speakers; monitor; mouse; keyboard |
software | set of instructions for the computer that has the abilty to change or create data example: powerpoint; word; excel; games; TI |
monitor | a display screen |
mouse | an input devise that moves the curser on the monitor |
keyboard | set of keys or buttons that are used to input information and instructions to a computer |
hard drive | primary storage unit< magneticly stores files and data. |
CD-ROM | compact disc used to store data, holds up to megabytes of data |
CDROM Drive | small box with motor and other parts that let the computor read what is on a CD |
data | numbers, letters, pictures, drawings, and other peices of info.computer uses sofware to change data |
program | another word for software. list of instructions, gives the ability to create, modift, and save files |
operating system | tells programs what to do |
bios | wakes up the computer |
motherboard | holds it all together |
CPU | central prossesing unit serving as the brain of th computor(gets very hot) |
ROM | reads only memory |
RAM | random access memory |
power supply | gets eletricity into the computer |
modem | connects computers to each other |
port | hardware plugs into it; like keyboard, mouse |
video card | allows graphics to be displayed on the monitor |
power plug | two power plugs on the back of a computer used to plug into the computor, power come out of monitor |
parellel port | an electrical connector used to send info. on wires at the same time to a printer |
serial port | connects older or specialized devices to the system |
network interface card(NIC) | enternet cable connector |
universal serial bus(USB) | external bus that transfers megabites per second |