Computer Terms

Toyota

1

A group of parts working together

System

1

Facts or information used by a computer

Data

1

This planet rains diamonds, according to scientists.

Neptune or Uranus

1

This language has no word for “blue” and groups it with green.

Vietnamese

1

A step-by-step set of instructions

Algorithm

Ford

1

Data or information entered into a system

Input

1

Programs and instructions that run on hardware

Software

1

Using technology to perform tasks with little human input

Automation

1

This everyday object was originally invented to clean wallpaper, not erase pencil marks.

Play-Doh

1

A representation used to explain or test an idea

Model

Chevrolet

1

This animal’s fingerprints are so close to humans’ that they can confuse crime investigations.

Koala

1

This part of the human body can heal itself without scars.

Cornea or Eye

1

Actions taken to change input into output

Processing

1

This is the only continent without ants.

Antarctica

1

A device that detects input from the environment

Sensor

Audi

1

A group of these animals is officially called a “parliament.”

Owls

1

Physical parts of a computer

Hardware

1

Information produced by a system

Output

1

The first computer mouse was made mostly of this material.

Wood

1

A number system using only 0s and 1s

Binary