device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer
What is keyboard
100
gives sound output from the computer. They are similar to speakers, except they are worn on the ears so only one person can hear the output at a time.
What is headphones
100
Word, Excel, and the other programs in the Microsoft Office Suite are examples of this type software
What is application software
100
The processor, memory, and storage devices are housed in a box-like case
What is system unit
100
a set of programs that coordinate all the activities of the computer hardware devices. It also allows the user to communicate with the computer and other software. Example: Windows 7, Mac OS
What is the operating system or OS
200
a pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand and controls the movement of the pointer
What is a mouse
200
is a display device used to display text and graphics on a screen for viewing.
What is a monitor
200
CPU
What is central processing unit
200
contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions and information. Hard disks store data and instructions in tracks and sectors on a platter
What is hard drive or hard disk
200
is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wireless, via communications devices and transmission media
What is a network
300
a small metal or plastic device that looks like an ink pen but uses pressure instead of ink.
What is a stylus
300
produces text and graphics on a physical medium such as paper.
What is a printer
300
he thin sheet of fiberglass containing electrical pathways that connect the key components involved in the information processing cycle
What is motherboard
300
This is a part of the computer that you can touch
What is hardware
400
device which optically scans images or printed text into electronic format
What is a scanner
400
conveys sound from a computer
What are speakers
400
computers perform for basic functions; input, process,output, and storage.
What is the information processing cycle
400
The disk’s storage locations consists of pie shaped sections, which breaks the tracks down into small arcs
What is a sector
400
is a network that connects computers in a large geographical area
What is wide area network or WAN
500
a device used to convert sounds to electrical signals.
What is a microphone
500
display devices that project a computer created image.
What is a projector
500
Internet service that provides a service for computer users to store data
What is Cloud
500
These allow you to add to your motherboard such as enhanced video or audio
What is an expansion slot
500
is a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer.