Question | Answer |
computer | A machine that can be programed. Invented in the 1940s |
personal computer | A personal computer, or PC, is another name for a computer. Includes keyboard, mouse, and monitor |
hardware | The computer and all attacheed equipment are called hardware. |
software | A set of instruction 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 | ue91-200Is a set of keys or buttons that are used to input information and instructions to a computer |
hard drive | primary storage unit of the computer. It is where the operating system, applications, files and data are stored on magnetic cylinder |
CDROM | is a compact uded to store data. Can hold up to 650 mega bytes |
CDROM Drive | The small box with motor and other parts that let the computer read what is on a CD-ROM. It uses a laser to read the CD. |
data | Is numbers, letters, pictures, drawings, sounds, orders, payments, stories and other pieces of infomation. |
program | Another word for software. It is a list of instructions. It gives the user the ability to create, modify, and save files |
operating system | tells programs what to do |
BOIS | wakes up the computer |
motherboard | holds it all together |
CPU | gets very hot. The brain of the computer |
ROM | READ ONLY MEMORY. Only can read |
RAM | RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY. Reads and writes |
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 monitor |
power plug | used to provide power into the computer and provide power out to the monitor |
parallel port | a parallel port is an electrical 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 send parts of a message |
network interface card (NIC) | an Ethernet cable connections |
universal serial bus (USB) | is an external bus that transfers Mbsp |