Question | Answer |
Computer | a machine that can be programed. invinted in 1940's |
Personal computer | pc that includes a keybored, mouse, & moniter |
Hardware | the computer and all attached equipment. example CD drive, hard drive, speakers, mouse, moniter, keyboard |
Software | set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or create data |
Moniter | display screen |
Mouse | an input device. it moves the cursor on the moniter |
Keyboard | set or buttons used to input information and instructions to a computer |
Hard drive | primary storage unit on magnetic circle |
CDROM | compact disc read memory |
CDROM drvie | box that can read what is on a CD-ROM |
Data | pieces of information the computer uses software to change data |
Program | another word for software |
Operating system | tells a program what to do |
BIOS | wakes up the computer |
Motherboard | hold all of curcuits together |
CPU | gets very hot. brain of the computer |
ROM | reads only memory |
RAM | reads and writes |
Power supply | gets electricty to the computer |
Modem | connect computers to each other |
Port | hardware plugs ino it; like keyboard, mouse |
Video card | allows graphics to be displayed on the moniter |
Power plug | |
Parallel port | |
Serial port | |
NIC | |