Computer Basics #1
This device outputs what you see on your screen on paper.
Printer
This lets you hear different sounds created by the computer.
Speakers
Your computer may include the following _______________.
Ex: Microsoft Word, iMovie, Google Chrome, Photoshop.
Application Programs
This lets you explore the internet for information, pictures, videos, and webpages.
Internet browser
This looks like a small TV screen and lets you see your work and your files.
Monitor
This is where all of your internal documents are saved.
Hard Drive
This lets the computer's hardware and software work together in sync.
Operating System (OS)
To use the mouse properly, you will need to know how to _________ and click
Point
This is the considered the "brains" of the computer.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
This is used for typing words, numbers, and symbols on the computer.
Keyboard
A set of instructions that tells a computer how to perform tasks.
Software
Your computers long-term memory.
ROM (Read-only memory)
This is placed over the power supply to prevent your computer from overheating,
Fan
Parts of a computer that you can touch.
Hardware
This can make your computer sick.
Computer viruses
Your computer's short-term memory.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
This lets you point to objects on your screen, click on them and even drag to move them.
Mouse
This sends information from the computer to the user.
Output
This is equal to 1000 GB
1 TB
The internet is the largest example of this.
WAN (Wide Area Network)