Computer Terms

5. any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it
7. any part of the computer that has physical structure; the parts that make up the computer
9. software that allows you to perform a specific task
10. short-term memory, it temporarily stores the data until it is needed
13. an electronic device that has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data
14. the computer's main circuit board that holds the CPU, memory, connectors, cards, and connections to your computer's ports.
15. any hardware that sends data to a computer (mouse, keyboard, touch screen, webcam, microphone)

1. two digits used to represent information using electricity; ones and zeros
2. lets you use your mouse to click icons, buttons, and menus displayed on the screen
3. series of commands
4. the brain of the computer that controls all other parts and carries out commands
6. manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android)
8. a tool you use to access the internet (Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Edge, Firefox)
11. any hardware receives data from a computer (printer, monitor, speaker, headphones)
12. where your software, documents, and other files are stored