Computer Basics Vocabulary

an optical storage device that uses laser technology

the use of technology tools to input, store process and communicate information.

a printer and scanner is considered a ...

a device that can store, retrieve, manipulate and process data to produce an outcome

a hand held pointing device that controls the cursor

manages how a computer's hardware and CPU communicate, manages files and runs applications software

a magnetic, non-rigid storage device that can be used to transport data to another comuter

a set of instructions that makes the compputer hardware work

give an example of an input device

select all the main parts of a computer (4)

an output device that displays text, objects, graphics, photographs, video and animation on a screen

a basic computer function that refers to information being saved on a computer

physical equipment of the computer

select what hardware includes

a basic function that refers to when a computer uses information

an input device that is used to change images into information that a computer can read

input device used to type text and commands into a computer

the language a computer can understand

how a computer sends out information.

A series of ordered instructions that can be done by a computer.

an output device that trasnfers information to a hard copy

people select text, icons and menu items on the computer screen to choose commands and files and to start software

a small bit of memory that stays in the computer when turned off.

a silicon chip that processes data and carries out instructions given to the computer

this includes programs that help people do certain tasks

this holds the instructions that tell the computer how to begin to load its operating system.

a single character of data

a device or type of expansion card that sends and receives information via telephone to and from a computer

a number of silicon chips that hold information used by the CPU as long as the computer is turned on.

the process of starting or resetting a computer

two or more computers linked to share files, software and resources.

A storage device that reads and writes data to and from round rigid disks in the computer

how a computer takes in information

an output device that produces sound