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 * Read the websites above to learn the definitions of the terms below.**
 * Play games on Word Dynamo to review the terms. Introduction to Computer Terms**

> > Inputto enter (data) into a computer for processing. > > > >
 * Note from Mrs. Carrier: This is not complete and not organized.**
 * Know the following terms:**
 * 1) Processto perform a series of operations on a set of data. For example, your computer's CPU processes information sent to it by various programs.
 * 2) **CPU**central processing unit: the key component of a computer system, which contains the circuitry necessary to interpret and execute program instructions.
 * 1) **Output**
 * 2) HardwareThe machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system.
 * 3) **monitor** (output device)a device that displays signals on a computer screen.
 * 1) keyboardthe like.a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard.
 * 1) printer (output device)-
 * 2) scanner (input device)an input device that scans documents such as photographs and pages of text.
 * 1) mouse (input device)
 * 2) speakers (output device)
 * 3) camera (input device)
 * 4) **Software**
 * 5) program
 * 6) script
 * 7) application program
 * 8) operating system software (Apple mac OS, Windows)
 * 9) applications
 * 10) boot
 * 11) **Storage Device**
 * 12) hard drivea disk drive that stores data
 * 1) RAM (Random Access Memory)
 * 2) ROM (Read Only Memory)