Computer Vocabulary Terminology

Question 1

An improvement from a previous version. (Can be either hardware or software)

Answer 1

Upgrade

Question 2

Computers need this to process and store data

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Input

Question 3

External hardware devices are usually called this

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Peripherals

Question 4

It houses the hard disk, where all your files and folders are physically located

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Hard Drive

Question 5

Allows you to place input into a computer. Its design comes from the original type writer, which arranged letters and numbers in a way that prevented the type-bars from getting jammed when typing quickly.

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Keyboard

Question 6

This is pretty much the brains of your computer. It processes everything from basic instructions to complex functions.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Question 7

It is a software program that’s designed to perform a specific function directly on a smart phone or tablet

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App

Question 8

This is a small box that allows multiple computers to join the same network. It allows you to connect either wireless or through an Ethernet port to the internet for multiple devices.

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Router

Question 9

It is made up of small memory chips that from a memory module. They can be used to increase and improve performance on a computer.

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

Question 10

It is the study of computers and how computer technology can be used to solve problems.

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Computer Science

Question 11

It is a general term that describes computer programs. Related terms such as programs, applications, scripts, and instruction sets all fall under them.

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Software

Question 12

It is a mobile computer with a touchscreen display, circuitry, and battery in a single device. It comes equipped with sensors, including cameras, a microphone, and a touchscreen display.

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Tablet

Question 13

It is memory containing hardwired instructions that the computer uses when it boots up, before the system software loads

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Read Only Memory (ROM)

Question 14

Small programs or scripts that can negatively affect the health of your computer. These malicious little programs can create files, move files, erase files and consume your computers memory.

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Virus

Question 15

They are all the basic hardware and software that work together to make a program run.

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Computing Systems

Question 16

It is a mobile phone with highly advances features. It has a high-resolution touch screen display, WiFi connectivity, web browsing capabilities and the ability to accept sophisticated applications.

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Smart Phone

Question 17

This is an output device that produces paper documents. There are two types either being ink jet or laser.

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Printer

Question 18

It is a programmable machine. This means it can execute a programmed list of instructions and respond to new instructions that it is given. It is also a device that stores and processes information.

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Computer

Question 19

It is a set of programming instructions, sometimes called a procedure or a function, that is used to perform a certain task on a computer.

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Algorithm

Question 20

It is the main circuit board of your computer and is also known as the “main board” or “logic board” where ROM and the CPU are placed onto.

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Mother Board

Question 21

It is often synonymous with “computer screen” or “display”.

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Monitor

Question 22

This is the process of finding and fixing errors within computer programs, software, or systems.

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Debug

Question 23

It is a executable software that runs on a computer. It is similar to a script, but is often much larger in size.

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Program

Question 24

It is one of the primary input devices used with todays computers. They have at least one button, though most have two or three.

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Mouse

Question 25

It is a small data storage device that uses flash memory and has a built-in USB connection. They are removable and rewritable, and physically small in size.

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Flash drive

Question 26

This refers to the physical parts of a computer and related devices such as keyboard, monitor and motherboard. It is the machines, wiring and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system.

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Hardware

Question 27

This is the software that communicates with computer hardware on the most basic level. Without it, software programs cannot run. Some examples are Windows and MAC OS.

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Operating System

Question 28

This refers to any one of the slots that are on the back of a computer where devices can be hooked up (like a keyboard, mouse, printer, digital camera, etc).

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Port

Question 29

These are the internal hardware parts of a computer.

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Components