computer definitions

2. remote, internet-based data storage and computing services rather than local hardware
5. an external hardware device connected to a computer or network that produces a physical copy (hard copy) of text or graphics on paper, film, or other materials
7. A unit of digital information consisting of 8 bits
12. any data, command, or signal sent from an external source (like a user or sensor) to the computer system for processing
13. a visual, interactive system for human-computer interaction that allows users to operate devices, apps, or websites by manipulating graphical element
15. A hand held pointing device that’s two d motion relative to surface
17. relating to visual art or computer graphics.
18. Is the instance of computer program that is being executed by one or many threads
21. any data, information, or signals processed by a computer and sent out to a user or another device
22. A computer program is a sequence or set of instructions in a programming language for a computer to execute.
23. A shared boundary across which two or more sperate components of a computer system exchange info
25. a system that uses a high-capacity hard disk to record digital audio or digital video
27. A folder is a storage space, where many files can be placed into groups and organize the computer.

1. a device that allows you to digitize physical documents, images, or even objects, and convert them into a digital format that can be viewed, edited, and stored on a computer.
3. a person who uses a computer or network service.
4. The function of a computer holding data short term or long term between the processor and primary storage
6. an input device used to enter text numbers and symbols or trigger commands or digital device
8. The persistent collection of data stored on a computer, treated as a single unit by the operating system
9. any of a class of devices capable of solving problems by processing information in discrete form
10. a digital graphics program or a specific action within one
11. an external device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities.
14. a visual display device
16. the smallest, most basic unit of data in computing and digital communications
18. an output device used for producing high-quality, large-scale vector graphics, engineering drawings, or blueprints by controlling a drawing tool
19. an output hardware device that connects to a computer to generate, amplify, and emit sound.
20. any system that connects two or more computers or devices to share data, resources, and services.
24. a non-volatile computer memory type that stores permanent, unalterable data, often used to hold essential boot instructions like BIOS
26. A short term memory where data is stored as the processor needs it