Computer Literacy Vocabulary

computer software created to allow the user to perform a specific job or task

• system unit

• software

• application

• operating system

The part of the computer that executes commands from a computer's hardware and software.

It is also known as "the brain" of the computer and it is the principal computer chip which determines the computer's operating speed.

• system unit

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Phishing Unit

• operating system

The type of device that allows data to be entered into the computer (ex. keyboard, microphone, scanner, flash drive, or mouse)

• system unit

• Input Devices

• Output Devices

• Storage Devices

The action of gaining access to a computer or network by entering a username and password.

• Ctrl + Alt + Del

• URL

• Logon

The computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working are called

• CPU

• Storage devices

• Memory

• Network

The system software that allows you to manage hardware and software.

• Memory

• NIC

• System software

• Operating System

These devices allow the user to view or listen to the data a computer processes (ex. monitor, printer, headphones, or speakers).

• Input device

• Output Device

• Storage Device

Storing data for later use is called

• Logon

• Download

• Upload

• Save

This is external hardware used to store and retrieve data (ex. CD/DVD drive or flash drive)

• Input device

• Output device

• Peripheral

• Storage Device

This is the computer case that contains the CPU, power supply, memory, and storage

• Operating System

• Output Device

• Storage device

• System Unit