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Computer Terms Part1
Part 1 of beginning computer vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Hardware | any part of the computer system that can be seen or touched. |
Software | a program or set of instructions that perform tasks on a computer. |
CPU (Central Processing Unit) | The processing part of a computer. |
Monitor | the hardware that looks like a TV set. The glass front is called the screen. |
Keyboard | hardware that is made up of the letters, numbers, symbols, function keys, etc. |
Mouse | a hand held device used to point to and select items on the screen. |
Printer | hardware that produces a paper copy of information from a computer. |
Hard Drive | The main storage area inside a computer used for storing programs and information. It is hard because it is metal. |
Memory (RAM) | A place to temporarily store information being used by the computer. Contents are lost when the computer is powered off. |
Input Devices | equipment that enables data to enter the computer. Examples are mouse, keyboard, and scanner. |
Output Devices | equipment that enables information to come out of the computer. Examples are printer, speakers, and monitor. |
USB (Universal Serial Bus) | An external connector between a computer and peripheral devices. |
Flash drive | A small, portable device used to transfer and store information from a computer which connects through USB. Also called a thumb drive, pen drive, or jump drive. |
Login | The process of entering a username and password in order to gain access to a computer or program. |
Password | a series of letters and/or numbers assigned to a user that allows the user to log on. |