Parts of a Computer
Programs that tells computer what to do and how to do it.
What is Software?
The most commonly used type of secondary storage device, which stores bits of data as aligned particles on the surface of a magnetic disk.
What is a Hard Drive?
A __personal______ computer that is _small____ enough to be carried around.
What is a Laptop?
A _computer_______ that provides _data___ to other computers.
What is a server?
The _display______ screen used to provide _visual_____ output from a computer.
What is a monitor?
The physical parts of a computer.
What is Hardware?
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.
What is a USB Flash Drive?
A standard _wireless_______ technology that uses _radio____ waves to connect devices.
What is Wi-Fi?
A motherboard is the main __circuit_____ board inside a computer that _connects_______ the different parts of a computer together.
What is a motherboard?
An individual’s _personal _______ computer that resides on a _desk___ or table.
What is a desktop computer?
The system that allows _hardware_______ devices to communicate with one another, run efficiently, and support _software_______ programs.
What is Operating System?
Stands for ___Random ___ Access Memory. It stores ___Data_ and instructions while the computer is working.
What is RAM?
Stands for _Universal________ Serial Bus. A standard that allows ___communication__________ between devices, such as between a flash drive and a computer.
What is 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.
What is a microchip?
- A __personal______ computer that is _small____ enough to be carried around.
What is a laptop?
Stands for _central______ Processing Unit. A piece of the computer’s hardware that _processes________ and compares data and completes arithmetic and _logical______ operations.
What is CPU?
The _display______ screen used to provide _visual_____ output from a computer.
What is a Monitor?
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.
What is Virus?
Router - A router __receives______ and __sends___ data on computer __networks______.
What is a router?
Stands for _Universal________ Serial Bus. A standard that allows ___communication__________ between devices, such as between a flash drive and a computer.
What is USB?
An individual’s _personal _______ computer that resides on a _desk___ or table.
What is a Desktop Computer?
Areas on Internet ___servers____ where data and applications can be _stored_____ and accessed.
What is Cloud Storage?
Stands for _Secure _____ __Digital memory card. A type of memory card typically used in digital _cameras______.
What is a 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.
What is a touchpad?
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.
What is virus?