Hardware Basics Word Scramble
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Word | Definition |
RAM | Random access memory |
ROM | Read-only memory |
Bit | Smallest unit of binary information |
Byte | Eight bits- can represent one alphabetic or numeric character of information. |
Keyboard | input device offers the input of alphabetic and numeric information |
Mouse-pad | allows good movement of the mouse |
Scanner | input device that is conected to the computer through a port connection, and allows the conversin of a printed page of text or graphics to a digital format |
Audio | can be input into the computer with the use of a microphone |
Video | can be input into the computer with the use f digital cameras, video cameras, or web cams |
Digital video cameras | can record video that can be input into the computer with specialized software and cables |
Web Cam | tiny camera that sits on the computer and feeds video directly into the computer. |
Clicker | a handheld device tha resembles a TV remote that allows students to respnd to questions posed by the instructor. |
Computer Monitor | most common output device called a screen or display |
Resolution | Defines the clarity of the image that is seen on the computer screen. |
Pixel | a single colored square on the screen when joined an image can be viewed. |
Printer | Outputs the data after it has been processed in a hard copy. |
Storage devices | allows storage o data for later use |
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