Computer Basics Flashcards #2 State Exam Review

Physical parts of the computer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. HARDWARE Physical parts of the computer

Case that holds and protects the computer components Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. SYSTEM UNIT Case that holds and protects the computer components

MICRO- PROCESSOR OR CPU Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. MICRO- PROCESSOR OR CPU A highly complex microchip that functions as the brain of the computer – all processing is done here

HERTZ MEGAHERTZ GIGAHERTZ Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. HERTZ MEGAHERTZ GIGAHERTZ A way to measure speed of computer components such as buses, processor, and memory

Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. ROM (READ ONLY MEMORY) A computer chip that stores specific instructions to manage the computer’s operation; the instructions remain permanently on the chip and cannot be changed

BOOT PROCESS OR BOOTING UP Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. BOOT PROCESS OR BOOTING UP Starting up the computer

Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. BOOT SECTOR A small program on the hard drive that tells the computer how to begin loading programs

RAM (RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY) Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. RAM (RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY) A computer’s temporary memory; the memory is lost when the computer is turned off

Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. HARD DISK A rigid magnetic storage device in the computer. It holds a lot of data and all the programs you use on your computer.

Connects the computer to the monitor Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. VIDEO CARD Connects the computer to the monitor

Connects the speakers and microphone to the computer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. SOUND CARD Connects the speakers and microphone to the computer

Connects the computer to a telephone line Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. MODEM Connects the computer to a telephone line

Connects the computer to a network usually using special cables Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. NETWORK CARD Connects the computer to a network usually using special cables

Devices connected by cable to the computer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. PERIPHERAL DEVICES Devices connected by cable to the computer

PRINTER EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE DIGITAL CAMERA Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. PRINTER EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE DIGITAL CAMERA Examples of Peripheral Devices

Any device used to input data into the computer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. INPUT DEVICES Any device used to input data into the computer

Examples of Input Devices Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. TOUCHPAD KEYBOARD SCANNER MOUSE BARCODE READER MICROPHONE GAME CONTROLLER Examples of Input Devices

The basic unit of an image Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. PIXEL The basic unit of an image

Amount of pixels on the screen Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. RESOLUTION Amount of pixels on the screen

Device used to receive output from the computer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. OUTPUT DEVICES Device used to receive output from the computer

PRINTER MONITOR SPEAKERS HEADPHONES PROJECTOR Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. PRINTER MONITOR SPEAKERS HEADPHONES PROJECTOR Examples of Output Devices

Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. STORAGE DEVICES A hardware device used to record and store data when the computer is turned off

CD DRIVE CD/DVD HARD DISK FLASH DRIVE EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. CD DRIVE CD/DVD HARD DISK FLASH DRIVE EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE Examples of Storage Devices

PROGRAM OR COMPUTER PROGRAM Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. PROGRAM OR COMPUTER PROGRAM A list of instructions for the computer

Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. PLATFORM Compatible computers like PC or Mac – Use the same operating system and software

Computer programs that tell the computer what to do Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. SOFTWARE Computer programs that tell the computer what to do

Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. APPLICATION SOFTWARE Software that performs a specific function such as word processing, presentations, or a game.

OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE Software that provides an interface between the hardware, the user, and application software – helps the computer operate

The ability to run more than one software program at the same time Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. MULTITASKING The ability to run more than one software program at the same time

Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. WINDOWS Operating system developed by Microsoft and used on PC’s. Offers a graphical user interface (GUI)

GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) Allows users to control the computer by pointing and clicking at graphical images such as icons, windows, and menus

An image that represents a file, folder, or program Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. ICON An image that represents a file, folder, or program

A list or table of options Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. MENU A list or table of options

A way to organize files into logical and manageable groups Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. FOLDER A way to organize files into logical and manageable groups

Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. FILENAME EXTENSIONS An extension assigned to each file which tells the type of file (.doc for Word, .jpg for images)

Make a copy of your files or save in two different hardware locations Click once to reveal the definition. Think of the answer. Then click to see if you were correct. BACKUP FILES Make a copy of your files or save in two different hardware locations

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