Input
Storage
Software
Output
Basic Computer Information
100
A device that lets you put information into the computer is called what type of device.
What is an input device.
100

Memory that is "Empty" when the device is off.

What is RAM.

100

A software program that allows you to navigate on the internet.

What is a Web Browser.

100
Little speakers that go over your ears.
What are headphones.
100

A powerful tool that we can use to do many things.

What is a computer.

200
A set of typerwriter-like keys that enable you to enter data into a computer.
What is a keyboard.
200
A place to store information, usually referred to by ROM or RAM.
What is memory.
200

Software you use over the internet with a web browser.

What is Cloud-based, On-line, or Web-based software.

200
A device that prints text or graphics onto a piece of paper.
What is a printer.
200
We use this button to get to the software programs and to shutdown, restart and log off the computer.
What is the Start Button.
300
A computer input device used as a pointing and drawing tool.
What is a mouse.
300
An optical digital disc for storing information, movies and other large data files.
What is a CD or DVD.
300

Use this software program to create a presentation to show to our class.

What is Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.

300
This device acts like a television. It takes signals from the computer and displays the information onto a screen.
What is a monitor.
300

The electronic circuitry that executes instructions
(Brain-power of the Device)

A central processing unit (CPU).

400
A device that lets you video chat with someone, they can see what your doing through this device.
What is a webcam.
400
Temporary memory that forms the computer’s primary work space; contents are lost if the power is disrupted.
What is RAM.
400

This software program allows a computer to create, edit, and print documents.

What is Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

400

An internal expansion card that provides input and output of audio signals.

What a sound card .

400

A program designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself, typically to be used by end-users.

What is an Application?

500
A computer input device that can scan text, images, and and translate them into digital code that a computer understands.
What is a scanner.
500
Recording media that is compact, manageable and is easy to use. It enables us to record, preview, share and exchange its contents with other electronic devices.
What is a flash drive.
500

This gives instructions to the hardware and tells it what to do and how to do it.

What is software.

500
A device that lets you get information out of the computer is called what type of device.
What is called an output device.
500
The little pictures on the desktop that reprent software, files and folders.
What are icons.
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