Computer Basics - Terminology

The physical components of the computer.

This is a type of memory and is similar to RAM

Directs the computer how to operate.

A peripheral device that can copy documents, pictures or photographs

These links are clicked on as text, images or files that open another web page

The place where programs and files are stored in a computer.

This describes the ability to do more than one thing at a time.

A computer programme that does specific tasks

A collection of data with a name

This device allows the computer to reproduce music, sounds and voices

A group of two or more computers linked together