Computer Basics Vocabulary

system of computers that share information bymeans of hypertext links

used to enter data into a computer (keyboard, mouse, etc)

use of a computer network to send and receivemessages

silicon chips inside a computer thathold information as long as the computer is turned on

a non-removable drive, which is fast and holds agreat deal of information

small pictures to remind you of each  button’s function

two or morecomputers linked together to share files, software, and resources, such asprinters

electronic device that is used to store,retrieve, and manipulate information electronically

when all the computers in a network are closetogether or in the same building

program used to search the Internet for anyrequested subject

any devicewhich allows information to flow out of the computer (monitor, printer)

silicon chip that processes data and carries outinstructions given to the computer

attached computers in a network are spread apartgeographically, across a state or country

computer program that causes damage to softwareor files on a computer

piece of equipment that connects a computer tothe telephone lines

programs and other data that tells the computer how to operate and howto manipulate data

small bit of memory that stays in the computerwhen turned off, allows the computer to boot up

vast network of computers linked to one another

software used to display web pages on yourcomputer monitor

output device that provides a visualrepresentation of the information stored in the computer

the rules of conduct for Internet users

parts of thecomputer you can see and touch

Internet address

computer in a network that controls the flow ofdata among other computers

hand-helddevice you use to move a pointer on the screen