Gabby Bowen Word Scramble
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computer. | A machine that can be programed.Invented in the 1940's. |
personal computer. | PC that comes with a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. |
hardware. | All attached aquipment are called hardware. |
software. | Set of instructions 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. | 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 for the computer. Stored on magnetic cylinders. |
CDROM. | Compact disc that reads only memory. |
CDROM drive. | Small box that lets the computer read the CD. Uses a laser to read CDs. It looks for pits and flats. |
data. | Pieces of information. That software can change. |
program. | Another word for software.A list of instructions. |
Operating System. | Tells programs what to do. |
BIOS. | Wakes up the computer. |
Motherboard. | Holds all cuircut bosrds together. |
CPU. | The brain of the computer. CPU=Central Processing Unit. |
RAM. | Random access memory. Reads And Writes. |
ROM . | Read only memory. Only Reads. |
Power Supply. | Gets electricity into the computer. |
Modem. | Connects computers to eachother. |
Port. | Hardware plugs into it; like keyboard, mouse. |
Video Card. | Allows graphics to be displayed on the monitor. |
Power Plug. | Used to provide power in to the computer and provide power out to the monitor. |
Parallel Port. | An electical 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. |
Network Interface Card. | An Ethernet cable connection. |
Universal Serial Bus. | Universal Serial Bus or USB is an external bus that transfers MBPS. (mega bytes per seconds.). |
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