Computer Terminology

4. devices Anything that is used to transfer or to send data out like a Projector,Headphones,Monitors,Speakers etc
9. peripheral component interconnect.Slots that allow peripherals to communicate quickly. You can also add devices like modem and sound cards to this slot.
10. Random access memory it is temporary memory
11. Accelerated Graphics port is a video card for a computer system. To use with 3D computer graphics.
12. A small important processor that is used to operate the computer
13. Solves the simple calculation and places it back in memory
15. A numerical process where there are only 0 and 1.It is for decoding and also used in digital data memory

1. A usually pink colored port to connect older printers and scanners to.USB and firewire ports are slowly replacing this port
2. A circuit board that is the heart of your computer it holds all cables that is needed to work your computer
3. The main part of the computer that carries out instructions
5. Slower than a USB and firewire port you can use this port to connect to old mice and keybords.It is also known as COM communication ports
6. Read only memory it is permanent memory in your computer
7. Conducts electricity,A microprocessor has billions!
8. Ports that are used to connect peripheral devices with Similar to USB ports you can unplug the peripherals without restarting or rebooting your computer.
14. Basic input/output system A system used on a PC microprocessor.Were it uses it to turn on and boot your computer