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Computer Basics 1
Computer Basics 1
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Computer Basics Vocabulary from http://www.gcflearnfree.org.
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A touch-sensitive pad that lets you use a "drawing" motion with your finger.
trackpad
mouse
touchpad
monitor
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Data disappears when the computer is turned off.
CPU
processor
short-term memory
hard drive
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Runs in the cloud and does not need to be installed on your computer.
web applications
application
mobile applications
desktop applications
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Uses a mouse and everything is clearly displayed on the screen using graphics and text.
flat-panel display
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
command line interface
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The computer's short-term memory.
power supply unit
processor
RAM (random access memory)
hard drive
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It uses an electronic eye to detect movement and is easier to clean.
rigid mouse
optical mouse
mechanical mouse
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One of the primary ways we communicate with the computer and enter data.
software
power cord
hardware
keyboard
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Any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
application
desktop application
hardware
software
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A pointing device that lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
keyboard
monitor
mouse
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This a name for either a desktop or laptop computer.
personal computer (PC)
IBM
Mac