CTEA Computer Vocab Terms #1

What is a computer?

• A device that stores and processes information

• A programmable machine that executes instructions

• A machine that plays video games

• A device for watching videos on the internet

What is computer science?

• The study of computers and how they work

• The study of computer hardware

• The study of computer software

• The study of computer games

What are computing systems?

• The basic hardware and software that work together to run programs

• The programs that run on a computer

• The process of watching videos on the internet

• The process of playing video games

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

• Central Power Unit

• Computer Power Unit

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Access Memory

• Read-Only Memory

• Random Access Machine

• Read-Only Machine

What does ROM stand for?

• Read-Only Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Read-Only Machine

• Random Access Machine

What is an operating system?

• Software that communicates with computer hardware

• Software that plays video games

• Software that solves math problems

• Software that comments on social media posts

What is computer hardware?

• The physical parts of a computer

• The programs that run on a computer

• The process of watching videos on the internet

• The process of playing video games

What is a motherboard?

• The main circuit board of a computer

• The hard disk of a computer

• The input device of a computer

• The display device of a computer

The internal hardware parts of a computer are often referred to as 

• components

• peripherals

• operating system

• software