Computer Basic Vocabulary

3. data entered into a computer
6. a port that receives more than one bit at a time
8. short temporary memory that holds computer information as long as the computer is turned on
9. basic computer function that refers to when information is saved in a computer
10. input device that is used to type text and commands into a computer
12. fastest, most powerful computer and most expensive
13. component which allows people to select objects from a computer screen to choose commands and files and start applications
15. result of input
16. permanent data storage
19. output device that displays graphics on a screen
20. two or more computers linked together to share files and resources
22. language a computer can understand; represented with ones and zeroes
23. single character of data
24. physical equipment of a computer
25. software that includes programs to help people do certain tasks
26. set of instructions that makes computer hardware work

1. the heart of the computer; everything in the computer is connected to it
2. storage device that holds data
4. silicon chip that processes data and carries out instructions
5. application or software; series of ordered instructions that can be done by a computer
7. Temporary storage
11. output device that transfers information to a hard copy
14. use of technology tools to input, store, process, and communicate information
17. device that stores, retrieves, manipulates and processes data to produce an outcome
18. single port which transferrs in or out one bit at a time
21. device through which a computer sends out information