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7th Grade Concepts 1
A List of Concepts and Vocabulary for Test 1.
Term | Definition |
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Hardware | Physical devices which make up the parts of the computer. |
Software - (Apps) | Computer programs installed on your computer from a CD or downloading from the web. |
Monitor | TV device to display computer output. |
Keyboard | typewriter device for computer input. |
Mouse | device used to move the pointer on the monitor. |
CPU – Central Processing Unit | box which contains all electronics which make the computer work. |
Audio | sound produced from the computer through headphones or speakers. |
Hard drive (local disc) - C: drive | drive inside the computer for saving files and programs. |
File server (Home directory) - H: drive | central computer on a network for storing and serving files. |
Optical drive - D: drive | drive that reads DVDS and CD’s. This drive can also burn CD’s and DVD’s. |
Flash Drive – (E: drive) | removable drive placed in the USB port to save your files to carry with you. |
Network | computers linked together to a file server. |
Printer | device that outputs information on paper. |
Laser printer | uses toner (black or colored powder) and makes a photocopy. |
Ink Jet printer | uses an ink cartridge to spray ink on the page. (Black, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan) |