Computer Basics Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| What does CPU stand for | Central processing unit |
| is a collection of instructions that preform a specific task when executed by a computer | program |
| what are the 4 purposes of a computer | input data, output data, process data, store data |
| is temporary memory | RAM |
| is permanent memory | ROM |
| is an electronic device for storing and processing data | computer |
| makes every thing run | CPU |
| delivers info | motherboard |
| gives everything power | power supply |
| temporary storage | RAM |
| stores large info for a long time | hard drive |
| high resolution | graphics card |
| holds pieces together | case |
| saving a file to your computer | hard drive |
| take pictures with a digital camera | memory card |
| burn home videos onto these | optical storage / CD |
| fits into pockets stores lots of gigabytes | USB/flash drive |
| is a device that is not part of the computer but is connected by USB cables | peripheral device |
| vast computer network linking smaller computer networks world wide | the internet |
| operating system | master controller interacts with application software and hardware insure input and output proceed in an orderly manner |
| 3 types of computers | PC, laptop, handheld |
| 2 most common operating systems | windows operating system mac operating system |
| list peripheral devices for each computer | keyboard, mouse, headphones, scanner monitor, speakers, printer, projector external hard drive, optical disk/CD, large disk, flash drives. |
| is a sanctioned program designed to preform a specific task. | application |
| 2 or more devices that are connected for the purpose of sharing data and programs. | network. |
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