Question | Answer |
computer | a machine that can be programed invented in the 1940's |
personal computer | a pc that includes a keboard mouse and monitor |
hardware | the computer and all attached equipment ex monitor |
software | a set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or creat data |
monitor | a display screen |
mouse | an imput device that moves the cursor on the monitor |
keyboard | a set of keys or buttons that are used to imput information and instructions to a computer |
hardrive | primary storage unit magneticly stored |
cdrom | compact disk read only memory |
cdrom drive | box that lets the computer read a cdrom |
data | peicies of information computer uses software to change data |
program | another word for software list of instructions |
operating system | tells programs what to do |
bios | WAKES UP THE COMPUTER |
motherboard | holds stuff toggether |
cpu | central processing unit brain of the computer |
rom | read only memory write |
ram | random acces memory read, write |
power | to get electricity into the computer |
modem | connect computers to eachother |
port | hardware plugs into it |
video card | allow graphics to be displayed on monitor |
power plug | used to supply power to the computer and provide power the monitor |
parralell | electrical |
serial port | used to connect old or special devices |
universal serial bus | |
network interface card | |