Overview computers

1. an expansion card that enables a computer to connect to a network
3. a group of files that enable one or more hardware devices to communicate with the computer's operating system
5. the hole into which a card is placed
7. an output device that displays video images and text
11. any hardware capable of holding information either temporarily or permanently
12. a computer case which arranges the internal components vertically
17. a software program to present and explore content on the World Wide Web.
18. to transmit information to many receivers
19. a software utility or hardware device that acts as a filter for data entering or leaving a network or computer
20. the ability to operate a device without any wires
21. a segment of data sent from one computer or device to another over a network
22. a component that handles all instructions it receives from hardware and software running on the computer
23. the total maximum transfer rate of a network cable or device

2. a term used to describe a computer chassis.
4. a hardware device designed to receive, analyze and move incoming packets to another network
6. a hole or connection found on the front or back of a computer
8. a term used to describe all data communications on a computer or computer network at a given point
9. a special type of file on your computer's file system
10. a single button on the keyboard
13. any physical component of a computer system that contains a circuit board, ICs, or other electronics.
14. the most basic networking device that connects multiple computers or other network devices together
15. a component that allocates power and allows communication to the CPU, RAM, and all other computer hardware components
16. a tool designed to remove the protective covering (jacket) off of a cable to expose the inner wires
24. a collection of numbers represented as bytes
25. a non-volatile memory hardware device that permanently stores and retrieves data on a computer