Computer Basics Vocabulary

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

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

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

this includes programs that help people do certain tasks

the language a computer can understand

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

the process of starting or resetting a computer

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

select what hardware includes

physical equipment of the computer

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

a basic function that refers to when a computer uses information

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

select all the main parts of a computer (4)

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

how a computer takes in information

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

an output device that trasnfers information to a hard copy

a printer and scanner is considered a ...

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

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

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

give an example of an input device

an optical storage device that uses laser technology

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

a single character of data

a set of instructions that makes the compputer hardware work

a hand held pointing device that controls the cursor

input device used to type text and commands into a computer

how a computer sends out information.

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

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

an output device that produces sound

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