Introduction to Computers

What is software?

• any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do

• the video card on the monitor

• the operating system

• the monitor and computer case

What is hardware?

• all the ports and buttons of a computer

• any part of your computer that has a physical structure.

• is any part of your desktop

• software

A _______ is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

The _______ is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power supply.

The _____ works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.

• Keyboard

• Computer Case

• Screen

• Monitor

A _____ is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.

• camera

• scanner

• printer

• e-reader

The ________ is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports.

The _____, also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PUC (Processing Unit Central)

• CUP (Central Unit Processing)

• Center Process Unification

____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data here until it is needed.

• REM

• RIM

• ROM

• RAM

The ______ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. It long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• USB

• Storage Drive