| A | B |
|---|
| Hardware | physical parts of the computer |
| Software | programs that tell the computer what to do |
| Word Processing | program that allows you to create, edit, and print text documents |
| Spreadsheet | data in this program appear in numbered rows and lettered columns in a grid pattern |
| Database | program that lets you set up an electronic filing system |
| Spreadsheet | helps you process financial or mathematical information |
| Clip art | graphic images that you can add to documents |
| Desktop Publishing | uses both pictures and words to give you the ability to create documents |
| Integrated Software | Microsoft Office Suite |
| Personal Computers | smaller and less powerful than other types of computers |
| Mainframes/Minicomputers | used by business and government to process large amounts of information |
| Supercomputer | most powerful computer of all |
| Computer Case | contains the major components of the computer such as the CPU |
| Monitor | screen similar to a TV screen for viewing information |
| Keyboard and Mouse | enter information into the computer and giving instructions called commands |
| Memory | for storing or "remembering" instructions and information |
| Disk drive | reading or storing information on computer disks |
| input device | hardware that allows you to communicate with your computer |
| output device | hardware that allows your computer to communicate with you |
| Monitor and Printer | examples of output devices |
| Keyboard, Mouse, touchpad, scanner | examples of input devices |
