| A | B |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
| ROM | Read Only Memory |
| CDROM | Compact Disk Read Only Memory |
| Bit | Smallest unit of data |
| CPU | Brain or heart of the computer |
| Edit | Change an existing document |
| Spreadsheet | Calculate and analyze sets of numbers |
| Ascending order | Arranging from A to Z |
| Descending order | Arranging form Z to A |
| Motherboard | Connects the CPU to all other hardware |
| Two units-O and 1 | Binary system |
| Byte | 8 bits |
| Database | Large volumes of data as useful information |
| floppy disk | popular storage for personal use |
| printer | common output device |
| keyboard | primary input device for text and numbers |
| e-mail | internet form of communication |
| online | going on the internet |
| monitor | both input and output device |
| software | instructions for the computer |