Computer Basics

Front

Computer programs or applications that tell a computer what to do is called ________.

Back

Software

Front

The physical parts of the computer are called _______.

Back

hardware

Front

This internal computer component is erased every time the computer is turned off.

Back

random access memory (RAM)

Front

I am known as the "brain" of the computer because I receive information and carry out commands. I tell other parts of the computer what to do and when to do it.

Back

processor (CPU)

Front

What does a computer allow you to do?

Back

Type documents and send email, Browse the Internet, Store and retrieve data

Front

The main circuit board in a computer is called the ________.

Back

motherboard

Front

What is software?

Back

Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do

Front

RAM and ROM are _________________ of a computer.

Back

main memory

Front

A speaker and a printer are input devices.

Back

False

Front

A Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses ___ to help the user navigate within the computer system.

Back

Graphics