Computer Basics Vocabulary

Question 1

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

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operating system

Question 2

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

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hard drive

Question 3

small bit of memory that stays in the computer when it is turned off

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ROM

Question 4

device through which a computer sends out information

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output device

Question 5

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

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CPU

Question 6

Additional components besides the main parts of the computer such as printers and scanners

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peripherals

Question 7

series of ordered instructions that can be done by a computer

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program

Question 8

set of instructions that makes computer hardware work

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software

Question 9

basic computer function that refers to when information is saved in a computer

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storage

Question 10

magnetic, storage device that can be used to store data and transport it to another computer

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floppy disk

Question 11

output device that transfers information to a hard copy, such as paper or a transparency

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printer

Question 12

basic computer function that refers to when a computer uses information

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processing

Question 13

optical storage device that uses laser technology to store information

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CD

Question 14

output device that produces sound

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headphones

Question 15

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

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network

Question 16

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

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scanner

Question 17

hold information that is being used by the CPU unit as long as the computer is turned on

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RAM

Question 18

allows people to select icons, on the computer screen to choose commands

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GUI

Question 19

language a computer can understand

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binary code

Question 20

device that sends and receives information via a telephone to and from a computer

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modem

Question 21

stands for a single character of data

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byte

Question 22

an input device that is used to type text and commands into a computer

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keyboard

Question 23

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

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monitor

Question 24

hand-held pointing device that controls the cursor

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mouse

Question 25

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

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information technology

Question 26

device through which a computer takes in information

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input device

Question 27

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

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computer

Question 28

physical equipment of a computer

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hardware

Question 29

the process of starting or resetting a computer

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boot

Question 30

a type of software that includes programs that help people do certain tasks.

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Application Software

Computer Basics Vocabulary

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Computer Basics Vocabulary

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