Intro to computer

An electronic tool that allows information to be input, processed, and output:

• Operating system

• Motherboard

• Computer

• CPU

A worldwide network of computers:

• CPU

• Internet

• RAM

• Network

The brain of the computer. This part does the calculation, moving and processing of information:

• CPU

• RAM

• Motherboard

• Hard Drive

Part of a computer that allows a user to put information into the computer:

• Output Device

• Software

• Operating System

• Input Device

A small picture that represents a folder, program or other things:

• Desktop

• Icon

• Graphic

• Image

A name for the short term memory of the computer that is lost when the computer is turned off:

• CPU

• Hardware

• RAM

• Processor

A part of the computer that all other parts are connected to. It allows all of the parts to communicate so they work together:

• Operating System

• RAM

• Input Devices

• Motherboard

The physical parts of a computer:

• Software

• Peopleware

• Shareware

• Hardware

Parts of a computer that allow the user to see or hear information that comes out from the computer:

• Hardware

• Input Devices

• Software

• Output Devices

This part stores programs and other information on 2 or more disks that are located inside the computer:

• Motherboard

• Hard Drive

• CPU

• Operating System