Monitor
output
Keyboard
input
Scanner
input
Laser Printer
output
Mouse
input
Speakers
output
Digital Camera
input
connects computers and allows them to talk to each other
network card
wakes up computer and reminds it what to do
BIOS
the brain of the computer
CPU
information is stared on my magnetic cylinders
hard drive
holds all of the other circuit boards
motherboard
handles the graphics that are displayed on the monitor
video card
the type of port used by flash drives
USB port
__________memory is stored on chips located on the motherboard.
primary
__________memory is stored on the hard drive.
secondary
A__________can hold information greater than a CD or DVD.
flash drive
A__________usually holds up to 650 to 700 MB.
CD-ROM
A__________holds even more information, at least 7 GB.
DVD
The purpose of storage in a computer is to hold__________or data.
information
Program? - Creating a birthday card
desktop publishing
Program? - Balancing your checkbook.
spreadsheet
Program? - Finding information on pyramids.
research
Program? - Playing solitaire.
entertainment
Program? - Calculating math.
education
Program? - Keeping an address book.
database
Program? - Writing an essay.
word processing
Program? - Making a newsletter.
desktop publishing
Program? - Writing a story about aliens.
word processing
A__________is a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform a specific task.
program (aka software, application)
Programs are like__________that allow people to work with computer without learning the computer's language.
translators
Using bits and bytes in different combinations to represent a code is known as __________.
programming
Copying a program onto your computer's hard drive from another source is known as __________the program.
installing
People who write codes to create programs are known as computer __________.
programmers
Some programs can be__________from the internet directly to your hard drive.
downloaded
The large program that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware components is the __________.
operating system (OS)
A computer that is easy to operate is called__________.
user friendly
__________is the most common operating system for PCs.
windows
Operating systems are constantly being __________as technology advances.
upgraded
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses__________to help the user navigate within the computer system.
graphics
You put things in the__________that you no longer need.
recycle bin
A__________uses graphics or pictures to help the use navigate and access programs.
GUI
The Start Menu and clock are found on the__________.
task bar
An__________is a small picture that links to a file or program.
icon
At the top of each window, the__________contains the title and buttons to close, minimize and re-size.
title bar
Moving the __________ up or down allows you to see all of the information in a window.
scroll bar
Programs and applications run inside__________that can be opened, closed or re-sized.
windows
The__________is like a backdrop on your desktop that can be changed.
wallpaper
Found below the menu bar in some windows, the __________ contains icons or options that allow you to perform specific tasks.
toolbar
The__________contains basic operations such as run, shut down, log off and find.
start menu
Excel extention
.xlsx
PowerPoint extention
.pptx
Publisher extention
.pub
Word extention
.docx