Sara Elisabeth Houk Word Scramble
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Computer | A machine that can be programed. Invented in the 1940's. |
Personal Computer | A PC that comes with a moniter, mouse and keyboard. |
Hardware | All attached equipedment. EXAMPLE: CD Drive; Mouse |
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 curser on the moniter. |
Keyboard | The is a set of keys or buttons that are used to put info instructions to a computer. |
Hard Drive | It is the primary storage unit of the computer, and its stored magneticly. |
CDROM | CD:Compact Disc ROM:Read Only Memory |
CDROM Drive | Small box that lets the computer read the CD. |
Data | Pieces of info that software can change. (#'s, letters, etc.) |
Program | Another word for software. It is a list of instructions. |
Operating System | Tells programs what to do. |
BIOS | Basic Input/Output System. Wakes up the computer. |
Motherboard | Holds it all together. |
CPU | CPU: Central Prossecing Unit. Brain of the computer. It gets very hot. |
RAM | Random Access Memory: Reads and writes |
ROM | Read Only Memory: ONLY reads |
Power Supply | Gives electricity to computer. |
Modem | Connects computers to each other. |
Port | Hardware plugs into it. |
Video Card | Alows graphics to be displayed on the monitor. |
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