Windows Review Flashcards
device that accepts info (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on the program
computer
chip that holds info that can’t be changed
ROM
group of parts that make up the computer: can be seen and touched
hardware
area of the computer that holds the instructions (programs) and info you give it. when you turn the computer off, the data on it disappears
RAM
device used to enter data and issue commands to the computer
keyboard
software that does a specific task like word processing
applications
built in storage device that has a non removal disk (fixed disk) with a large capacity
hard drive
plug& play portable storage device that uses flash memory and is lightweight
flashdrive
connection point on computers and many other consumer electronics where peripherals can be connected
USB Port
device that makes a hard copy of data in the computer
printer
instructions that tell your computer how to perform a task. it is stored on disks in program files. can’t be seen of touched. 2 types: application and system
software
part of the computer that processes instructions in the memory (RAM)
CPU
read only optical disk that stores large amounts of data
CD-ROM
temporary memory of a computer that erases when it’s turned off
RAM
set of instructions that your computer carries out to perform a specific task like word processing
program
container which files and folders are stored
folder
temporary holding place for data. if you cut and paste info it goes to the _________
clipboard
2 or more computers that are linked together to share programs, data and certain hardware components like a printer
local area network
operating system developed by Microsoft used at MPHS
windows 7
collection of info stored on a computer under a certain name
file
means you the user use pictures to communicate with the computer
graphical user interface