Computer+Definitions+MC


 * Play games on Word Dynamo to review the terms. Introduction to Computer Terms**

> Input-When you type a command or click on an icon, you are telling the computer what to do.
 * You must include your initials in the name of a page but do not include anything else. ;) does not work.**
 * 1) **Process**
 * 2) **CPU** (Central Processing Unit)-Central Processing Unit. The brain of the computer
 * 1) **Output- to take out**
 * 2) **Hardware**-The physical and mechanical components of a computer system, such as the electronic circuitry, chips, monitor, disks, disk drives, keyboard, **modem**, and printer.
 * 3) **monitor** (output device)-A video display terminal
 * 4) **keyboard** (input device)-is for typing
 * 5) **printer** (output device)A mechanical device for printing a computer's output on paper. There are three major types of printers:**Dot matrix:** creates individual letters, made up of a series of tiny ink dots, by punching a ribbon with the ends of tiny wires. (This type of printer is most often used in industrial settings, such as direct mail for labeling.)**Ink jet:** sprays tiny droplets of ink particles onto paper.**Laser:** uses a beam of light to reproduce the image of each page using a magnetic charge that attracts dry toner that is transferred to paper and sealed with heat.
 * 6) **scanner** (input device)-An electronic device that uses light-sensing equipment to scan paper images such as text, photos, and illustrations and translate the images into signals that the computer can then store, modify, or distribute.
 * 7) **mouse** (input device)-A small hand-held device, similar to a [|trackball], used to control the position of the cursor on the video display; movements of the mouse on a desktop correspond to movements of the cursor on the screen.
 * 8) **speakers** (output device)-is to make a computer loader
 * 9) **camera** (input device)-uploading pitcher or videos
 * 10) **Software** Computer programs; also called “[|applications].”
 * 11) **program**- A precise series of instructions written in a computer language that tells the computer what to do and how to do it. Programs are also called “software” or “[|applications].”
 * 12) script-
 * 13) **application program** -Computer [|software] that performs a task or set of tasks, such as word processing or drawing. Applications are also referred to as programs.
 * 14) **operating system software** (Apple mac OS, Windows)-to make it go faster
 * 15) **applications**-Computer [|software] that performs a task or set of tasks, such as word processing or drawing. Applications are also referred to as programs.
 * 16) **boot**-To start up a computer. Cold boot—restarting computer after having turned off the power. Warm boot—restarting computer without having turned off the power.
 * 17) **Storage Device**
 * 18) **hard drive** - storage device
 * 19) **RAM** (Random Access Memory)-speeds up your computer it is in the mother bored
 * 20) **ROM** (Read Only Memory)- same thing as a ram but faster