Technology Vocabulary - Unit 11

internet

a global network connecting millions

memory

where a computer stores information

keyboard

a computer input device that uses a set of keys to put data into the computer

personal computer

a computer that serves one user at a time

disk driver

a mechanism that spins, reads, and writes disks

computer

an electronic device used for processing data

software

computer program that gives a detailed set of instructions to tell the the computer exactly what to do

server

designed to support a computer network that allows user to share data, software, and peripherals

microprocessor

it carries out instructions to operate the computer

hard drive

permanently stores data

motherboard

provides the means of connecting all the components of a computer

monitor

sits on desks and displays what is running on the computer

URL

the address to a file on a web server

output

the computer-generated information that is displayed. examples of devices are monitor, printer, speakers, and projector

input

the data that is entered into a computer. examples of devices are a keyboard, mouse, touch screen, and scanner.

hardware

the physical parts of the computer system that you can touch and feel