Basic Computer Vocabulary

3. a set of instructions that makes the computer's hardware work
5. a device that can store, retrieve, manipulate and process data to produce an outcome
6. user interface (GUI)allows people to select text, icons, and menu items on the computer screen to choose commands and files and to start applications
8. stands for a single character of data, such as a gigabyte (GB)
9. code language a computer can understand and is made up of a series of ones and zeros
11. can also be called an application or software-a series of ordered instructions that can be done by a computer
14. software includes programs that help people do certain tasks such as word processing or spreadsheets
17. access memory short-term memory that forgets everything it knows once the computer is turned off
19. basic computer function that refers to when a computer uses information
20. disc storage device that uses laser technology to store information
21. is the physical equipment of a computer
24. input device that is used to type text and commands into the computer
25. device device through which a computer sends out information
27. only memory small bit of memory that stays in the computer when the computer is turned off

1. hand-held pointing device that controls the cursor
2. a basic computer function that refers to when information is saved in a computer
4. systems most important type of system software that manages how a computer's hardware and central processing unit communicate, manage files, and runs application software
7. are an output device that produces sound
8. process of starting or restarting your computer
10. an input device that is used to change images into information that a computer can read
12. technology is the use of technology tools, including computer systems and telecommunications, to input, store, process, and communicate information
13. output device that displays text, objects, graphics, photographs, video and animation onto the screen
15. processing unit carries out instructions given to the computer, it is the brains of the computer
16. device computer takes in the information
18. device or type of expansion card that sends and receives information via telephone to a computer
22. two or more computers linked together to share files, software, and resources, such as printers
23. output device that transfers information to a hard copy, such as paper or a transparency
26. drive long term storage device that reads and writes data to and from round, rigid disks encased in a container located inside the computer