Computer Hardware and Vocabulary

Special keys at the top of the keyboard (F1, F2) that are alone or with the Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys to execute software commands

• Software

• Function Keys

• Icon

Key that closes a software or digital box

• Escape Key

• Shift Key

• Hardware

Any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes

• USB Port

• Computer

• RAM

Keys you place your fingers to begin typing (asdf - left hand) and (jkl; - right hand)

• Home (Row) Keys

• Tab Key

• Arrow Keys

Part of the computer in which operations are controlled and executed

• Keyboarding Position

• Caps Lock

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Hardware component that supplies power to an electrical device

• Word Wrap

• Space Bar

• Power Supply

A graphic symbol on a computer display screen that represents an app, an object (such as a file) or a function (such as the command to save)

• Printer

• Icon

• Caps Lock

The correct seating position taught when developing typing and computer skills

• Delete

• Enter/Return Key

• Keyboarding Position

Programs and other operating information used by a computer

• Printer

• Keyboard

• Software

Special name given to the physical pieces of a computer

• USB Port

• Backspace Key

• Hardware