computers+definitions+RJ


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


 * Note from Mrs. Carrier: this is not complete.**


 * 1) Process - to 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) -central processing unit: the key component of a computer system, which contains the circuitry necessary to interpret and execute program instructions.
 * 3) Input -to enter (data) into a computer for processing.
 * 4) Output -to transfer (information) from internal storage to an external medium.
 * 5) Hardware- The machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system.
 * 6) monitor (output device)-
 * 7) keyboard (input device)-
 * 8) printer (output device)-
 * 9) scanner (input device)-
 * 10) mouse (input device)-
 * 11) speakers
 * 12) camera (input device)-
 * 13) program-
 * 14) script-
 * 15) application program
 * 16) operating system software (Apple mac OS, Windows)
 * 17) applications
 * 18) boot
 * 19) Storage Device-
 * 20) hard drive
 * 21) RAM (Random Access Memory)
 * 22) ROM (Read Only Memory)