Computer Basics

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Computer programs or applications that tell a computer what to do is called ________.

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Software

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The physical parts of the computer are called _______.

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hardware

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This internal computer component is erased every time the computer is turned off.

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random access memory (RAM)

Front

I am known as the "brain" of the computer because I receive information and carry out commands. I tell other parts of the computer what to do and when to do it.

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processor (CPU)

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What does a computer allow you to do?

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Type documents and send email, Browse the Internet, Store and retrieve data

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What is software?

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Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do

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RAM and ROM are _________________ of a computer.

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main memory

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A speaker and a printer are input devices.

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False

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A Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses ___ to help the user navigate within the computer system.

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Graphics

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The _________ that acts as a "go-between", allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other (e.g., Windows 10, Mac OS 11, Linux, Unix, etc.)

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Operating System