○ Parts of a Computer
The most commonly used type of secondary ___storage ____ device, which stores bits of data as aligned particles on the surface of a _____magnetic___ disk.
hard drive
A small __storage_____ device that uses __flash___ memory and connects to the computer through a _usb__ port; also called a pen drive, jump drive, or thumb drive.
USB flash drive
A ____personal____ computer that is __small___ enough to be carried around.
laptop
A ____computer____ that provides __data__ to other computers.
server
An individual’s ____personal____ computer that resides on a __desk __ or table.
desktop
Stands for __random____ Access Memory. It stores _data___ and instructions while the computer is working.
RAM
Stands for ___Central____ Processing Unit. A piece of the computer’s hardware that ____processes_____ and compares data and completes arithmetic and ___logical____ operations.
CPU
A standard ___wireless_____ technology that uses __radio___ waves to connect devices.
WIFI
A motherboard is the main ___circuit____ board inside a computer that ____connects____ the different parts of a computer together.
Motherboard
A standard ___wireless_____ technology that uses __radio___ waves to connect devices.
WIFI
____programs____ that tell a ___computer_____ what to do and how to do it.
software
The ___display____ screen used to provide __visiolal __ output from a computer.
Monitor
Stands for ____universal_____ Serial Bus. A standard that allows ______communication_______ between devices, such as between a flash drive and a computer.
USB
A microchip is a very small piece of ___silicon____ inside a computer. It has electronic ____circuits____ on it and can hold large quantities of ______information_____ or perform mathematical and logical operations.
Mircochip
Stands for ____universal_____ Serial Bus. A standard that allows ______communication_______ between devices, such as between a flash drive and a computer.
USB
The ___physical_____ parts of a ___computer_____.
hardware
An individual’s ____personal____ computer that resides on a __desk __ or table.
Desktop computer
A program whose purpose is to ___damage___ or destroy computer data, cause a computer to behave in _____unexpected_____ ways, or interfere with the operation of a network, all while concealing and replicating itself.
Virus
A router ___receives_____ and __sends___ data on computer ___networks_____.
Router
- A microchip is a very small piece of ___silicon____ inside a computer. It has electronic ____circuits____ on it and can hold large quantities of ______information_____ or perform mathematical and logical operations.
microchip
The system that allows __hardware______ devices to communicate with one another, run efficiently, and support ___software_____ programs. Example: Microsoft __windows_____
operating system
Areas on Internet ___servers ____ where data and applications can be ___stored___ and accessed.
cloud storage
Stands for ___secure___ ___digital____ memory card. A type of memory card typically used in digital ___cameras____.
SD card
Also known as a Trackpad. A __flat__ control surface used to move the cursor and perform like a computer __mouse___, typically on a laptop computer.
touchpad
The ___physical_____ parts of a ___computer_____.
Hardware