Computer Terminology

Match the following

• application/program

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

• software

• a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks.

• server

• a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.

• hard drive

• any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.

• hardware

• where your software, documents, and other files are stored.

Match the following

• desktop

• electronic device that manipulates information, or data

• PC

• battery-powered computers that are more portable than desktops

• laptop

• computers that are designed to be placed on a desk, and they're typically made up of a few different parts

• computer

• made by one company (Apple), and they almost always use the Mac OS X operating system

• MAC

• the most common type of personal computer, and it typically includes the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Match the following

• scanner

• allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital (computer-readable) image.

• mouse

• one of the main ways to communicate with a computer; inputs letters and numbers

• monitor

• used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen

• keyboard

• displays images and text on the screen.

• printer

• commonly known as a pointing device, it lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.

Match the following

• CPU

• the computer's main circuit board

• ROM

• a chip on the motherboard that is prerecorded with and permanently stores the set of instructions that the computer uses when you turn it on

• motherboard

• also called a trackpad—is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger

• touchpad

• also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard

• RAM

• your system's short-term memory

Match the following

• byte

• A single digit number in base-2 and is the smallest unit of computer data

• file

• the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.

• folder

• A set of 8 bits

• operating system

• Used to organize files

• bit

• A collection of data stored in one unit, identified by a filename

Match the following

• USB drive

• Data that is entered into your computer

• input

• let you hear sounds from the computer

• speakers

• An external storage device capable of storing thousands of files

• output

• Data generated by the computer

CPU stands for

• Central Processing Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

• Computer Processor User

RAM stands for

• Random Access Memory

• Read Access Memory

• Real Allowance Memory

ROM stands for

• Random Only Memory

• Read Only Memory

• Really Over it Memory