Parts of a computer
The main part of the computer?
Motherboard
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
USB Flash Drive
A Computer that provides data to other computers.
server
A program who's 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.
virus
•Stands for
Random Access
Memory.
RAM
The Physical parts of a computer
Hardware store
A personal computer that is small enough to be carried around
Laptop
A standard wireless technology that uses radio waves to connects devices.
Wi-Fi
Protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks
cyber security
•The most commonly
used type of secondary
storage device, which
stores bits of data as
aligned particles on
the surface of a
magnetic disk.
Hard Drive
Stands for Central Processing Unit. A Piece of the computer's hardware that processes and compares data and completes arithmetic and logical operations.
CPU
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
Microchip
Two or more computers linked for sharing data/resources
network
A barrier that monitors and controls incoming/outgoing network traffic
firewall
•Programs that
tell a computer
what to do and
how to do it.
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.
hard drive
Stands for Random Access Memory. It stores data and instructions while the computer is working.
RAM
A set of rules for data communication
protocol
Unique, complex combinations of characters for accounts
strong passwords
•The
physical
parts of a
computer.
Hardware
•It stores data
and instructions
while the
computer is
working.
RAM
The most commonly used type of secondary storage device, which stores bits of data as aligned particles on the surface of a magnetic disk.
Hard drive
Unique identifier for devices on a network
IP address
Unauthorized access or exposure of private data
leak
Operating System •The system that
allows hardware
devices to
communicate with
one another, run
efficiently, and
support software
programs. Example:
Microsoft Windows
Windows