Question | Answer |
Computer | A machine that can be programed invented in the 1940's. |
Personal Computer | A PC includes a keyboard, mouse, monitor. |
Hardware | The computer and all attached equipment. Example: CD drive, hard drive, speakers, mouse, monitor, keyboard. |
Software | A set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or create data. Examples: Typing Instructor, Powerpoint, Publisher, Word, Games, Excel, OS (Operating system)(OS runs the entire computer) |
Monitor | A diplay screen. |
Mouse | An input device. It moves the cursor on the monitor. |
Keyboard | the keyboared 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 systems, applications, files and data are stored on a magnetic cylinder. |
CDROM | [Compact Disk - Read Only Memory]A CD-ROM is a compact disk used to store data. A CD-ROM cand hold up to 650 megabytes of data. |
CDROM Drive | The small box with motor and other parts that let th computer read the CD-ROM. It uses a laser to read the CD. It looks for pits and flats. |
data | Data is number, 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 System | OS tells programs what to do. |
BIOS | BIOS wakes up the computer. |
Motherboard | Itr holds all the curcuit boards together. |
CPU | [Central Processing Unit] serving as the brain of the computer. |
ROM | Read Only Memory |
RAM | Random Access Memory, it can read and write |
Power Supply | Every It gets electricity into the computer. |
Modem | Connects computers to each other. |
Port | Hardware plugs into it; like keyboard, and/or mouse. |
Video card | Allows graphics to be displayed on the monitor. |