Chapter 6: Surgical Technology for the
Surgical Technologist (Answered)
2025/2026. 100% Verified.
hardware
the overall term used to describe the components of any computing device that can be touched,
manipulated, and handled, including the central processing unit (CPU), monitor, modem, and
memory storage devices
booting
The CPU goes through a start-up process, sometimes referred to as _____________.
central processing unit (CPU)
silicon chip located within the case; coordinates operations of computer, manages computer
systems, and facilitates exchange of date with computer memory
ports
usually located in back of case, but could be located in front or top; serve as attachment points for
computer components (keyboard, speakers, printer, and USB thumb drive)
expansion slots
back of case; provide ability to upgrade computer
network or Ethernet card
internal or installed in expansion slot; provides ability to communicate over network or to Internet
hard drive
internal; stores information on long term basis, can be magnetic or solid-state
CD-ROM/DVD/Blu-Ray drive
generally internal with button on front of case to open and close the drawer that accepts the disk,
can also be external; another convenient portable method of storage, large storage capacity, files
and documents can be "read only", CD-RW (read-write), DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW allow
recording of files to disk
USB port
opening in front and/or back of computer to tower to insert USB thumb drive or additional
peripherals such as mouse, printer, camera, keyboard, or smart phone; communication technology
modem
internal or external device; facilitates sending information (Internet searches and email) over
telephone line
, monitor
screen displays output of computer, viewable space is measured diagonally, resolution refers to
clarity of the screen image
keyboard
contains keys with functions to enter characters and commands into the computer, divided into four
areas; alphabet keys, function keys, number keys, and cursor control keys
mouse
used to move cursor to different areas on screen, used to select text or commands, has right and left
buttons, roller in the middle allows scrolling through a document, wired and wireless are available
scanner
plugs into port at back of computer case, converts printed text or graphics into digital format
(electronic reproduction) so it can be used by computer
speakers
plug into back of computer case, require installation of sound card inside the computer case,
facilitate audio functions
printer
plugs into port at back of computer, prints paper version (called hard copy) of documents and
images
surge protector
electrical power strip accepts several appliances, provides buffer against damage from high-voltage
surges, protecting computer and accessories
battery backup
combination battery and surge protector, if electricity is interrupted, the stored energy allows
continues use of computer for a short period of time
software
programs that operate the computer system and its individual hardware components, as well as the
user's programs, such as word processing, email, or Internet access
Microsoft Excel
An example of a popular spreadsheet program is ____________________.
word processing
a term that means creating a document file
Microsoft Word
____________________ is a popular word processing program.
Microsoft Powerpoint/Prezi
Surgical Technologist (Answered)
2025/2026. 100% Verified.
hardware
the overall term used to describe the components of any computing device that can be touched,
manipulated, and handled, including the central processing unit (CPU), monitor, modem, and
memory storage devices
booting
The CPU goes through a start-up process, sometimes referred to as _____________.
central processing unit (CPU)
silicon chip located within the case; coordinates operations of computer, manages computer
systems, and facilitates exchange of date with computer memory
ports
usually located in back of case, but could be located in front or top; serve as attachment points for
computer components (keyboard, speakers, printer, and USB thumb drive)
expansion slots
back of case; provide ability to upgrade computer
network or Ethernet card
internal or installed in expansion slot; provides ability to communicate over network or to Internet
hard drive
internal; stores information on long term basis, can be magnetic or solid-state
CD-ROM/DVD/Blu-Ray drive
generally internal with button on front of case to open and close the drawer that accepts the disk,
can also be external; another convenient portable method of storage, large storage capacity, files
and documents can be "read only", CD-RW (read-write), DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW allow
recording of files to disk
USB port
opening in front and/or back of computer to tower to insert USB thumb drive or additional
peripherals such as mouse, printer, camera, keyboard, or smart phone; communication technology
modem
internal or external device; facilitates sending information (Internet searches and email) over
telephone line
, monitor
screen displays output of computer, viewable space is measured diagonally, resolution refers to
clarity of the screen image
keyboard
contains keys with functions to enter characters and commands into the computer, divided into four
areas; alphabet keys, function keys, number keys, and cursor control keys
mouse
used to move cursor to different areas on screen, used to select text or commands, has right and left
buttons, roller in the middle allows scrolling through a document, wired and wireless are available
scanner
plugs into port at back of computer case, converts printed text or graphics into digital format
(electronic reproduction) so it can be used by computer
speakers
plug into back of computer case, require installation of sound card inside the computer case,
facilitate audio functions
printer
plugs into port at back of computer, prints paper version (called hard copy) of documents and
images
surge protector
electrical power strip accepts several appliances, provides buffer against damage from high-voltage
surges, protecting computer and accessories
battery backup
combination battery and surge protector, if electricity is interrupted, the stored energy allows
continues use of computer for a short period of time
software
programs that operate the computer system and its individual hardware components, as well as the
user's programs, such as word processing, email, or Internet access
Microsoft Excel
An example of a popular spreadsheet program is ____________________.
word processing
a term that means creating a document file
Microsoft Word
____________________ is a popular word processing program.
Microsoft Powerpoint/Prezi
