Introduction to Computers

The brain of the computer. This part does the calculation, moving and processing of information

CPU

An electronic tool that allows information to be input, processed, and output.

Computer

A part of the computer that reads information from a disk

Disk Drive

This part stores programs and other information on 2 or more disks that are located inside the computer

Hard Drive

The physical parts of a computer

Hardware

A small picture that represents a folder, program or other things

Icon

Part of a computer that allows a user to put information into the computer

Input Device

A worldwide network of computers

Internet

a device or type of expansion card that sends and receives information via a telephone to and from a computer

Modem

A part of the computer that all other parts are connected to. It allows all of the parts to communicate so they work together

Motherboard

two or more computers linked together to share files, software, and resources, such as printers

Network

A program that controls a computer's basic functions

Operating System

Parts of a computer that allow the user to see or hear information that comes out from the computer

Output Device

A name for the short term memory of the computer that is lost when the computer is turned off

RAM (random access memory)

is the small bit of memory that stays in the computer when it is turned off

ROM (read only memory)

Another name for computer programs

Software

additional components besides the main parts of the computer such as printers and scanner

peripherals

a basic computer function that refers to when a computer uses information

processing

can also be called an application or software

program

a basic computer function that refers to when information is saved in a computer

storage