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1. The physical parts of a computer system, such as the keyboard, monitor,
printer, etc.: Hardware
2. The instructions, also called computer programs, which are used to tell a
computer what it should do.: Software
3. The combination of hardware and software used to accomplish a particular
task.: Computer System
4. A piece of hardware that allows the user to input data to a computer system
(keyboard, mouse, scanner): Input Device
5. A piece of hardware that accepts output from the computer and presents it
in a form the user can understand (monitor, printer): Output Device
6. Stands for random access memory and is used to temporarily hold pro-
grams and data when they are being used by the user. It is volatile, and is
erased when the power is shut off.: RAM
7. Stands for read only memory and holds data that the computer needs to
startup. The data in this type of memory cannot be erased.: ROM
8. The main processing device for a computer system. Also called the "brain
of the computer". Performs all calculations and comparisons.: CPU (Central
Processing Unit)
9. The main circuit board for the PC. All hardware components are attached to
it.: Motherboard
10. The main storage medium for most PCs. Come in different sizes and is a
faster device than other types of storage devices. Usually listed as your c:
drive.: Hard drive
11. An optical storage device that holds a large amount of data and is created
by using laser beams to burn the data to the disk. Usually listed as your d:
drive.: CD-ROM
12. Software that enables the computer to manage its activities and resources.
Runs application programs and interfaces with the user.: Operating System
13. A computer program designed to perform a specific task directly for the
user or for another application. Examples include word processing, spread-
sheet, database, presentation and Internet software.: Application Software
14. The background work area displayed on the screen when using Microsoft
Windows or another operating system with a graphical user interface.: Desk-
top
15. A small picture or other type of graphical image that represents a program,
command or document and invokes some action when selected.: Icon
16. This means "two," or "base two." This system is a way of counting using
just the two numbers 0 and 1.: Binary
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1. The physical parts of a computer system, such as the keyboard, monitor,
printer, etc.: Hardware
2. The instructions, also called computer programs, which are used to tell a
computer what it should do.: Software
3. The combination of hardware and software used to accomplish a particular
task.: Computer System
4. A piece of hardware that allows the user to input data to a computer system
(keyboard, mouse, scanner): Input Device
5. A piece of hardware that accepts output from the computer and presents it
in a form the user can understand (monitor, printer): Output Device
6. Stands for random access memory and is used to temporarily hold pro-
grams and data when they are being used by the user. It is volatile, and is
erased when the power is shut off.: RAM
7. Stands for read only memory and holds data that the computer needs to
startup. The data in this type of memory cannot be erased.: ROM
8. The main processing device for a computer system. Also called the "brain
of the computer". Performs all calculations and comparisons.: CPU (Central
Processing Unit)
9. The main circuit board for the PC. All hardware components are attached to
it.: Motherboard
10. The main storage medium for most PCs. Come in different sizes and is a
faster device than other types of storage devices. Usually listed as your c:
drive.: Hard drive
11. An optical storage device that holds a large amount of data and is created
by using laser beams to burn the data to the disk. Usually listed as your d:
drive.: CD-ROM
12. Software that enables the computer to manage its activities and resources.
Runs application programs and interfaces with the user.: Operating System
13. A computer program designed to perform a specific task directly for the
user or for another application. Examples include word processing, spread-
sheet, database, presentation and Internet software.: Application Software
14. The background work area displayed on the screen when using Microsoft
Windows or another operating system with a graphical user interface.: Desk-
top
15. A small picture or other type of graphical image that represents a program,
command or document and invokes some action when selected.: Icon
16. This means "two," or "base two." This system is a way of counting using
just the two numbers 0 and 1.: Binary
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