Computer Terminology

5. Devices A device for a computer allows you to enter (input) information. Ex., mouse or keyboard.
6. To transfer or transmit from the computer to a peripheral device or communications line.
8. Type of memory that any byte can be accessed without accessing the previous ones (randomly).
10. A set of instructions and associated documentation that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.
12. Perform a series of mechanical operations on (something) in order to change or preserve it.
13. Connector used for connecting keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system.
14. System The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.
15. Devices An internal or external device that connects directly to a computer but does not contribute to the computer's primary function, such as computing. Ex., pen tablet or joystick.
16. The conversion of an encoded format back into the original sequence of characters.

1. A standard for connecting computers and their peripherals
2. The retention of retrievable data on a computer or other electronic system; memory.
3. The smallest unit of data in a computer. A bit has a single binary value, either 0 or 1.
4. The brain of the computer that carries out the instructions.
7. The collection of physical parts of a computer system. This includes the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
9. A printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device.
11. A numeric system that only uses two digits — 0 and 1.
13. Port A connector for a device that sends or receives several bits of data simultaneously by using more than one wire.