| A | B |
| stores data | disk |
| monitor | screen |
| monitor, cpu, keyboard, printer | hardware devices |
| storage devices | hardware devices that saves data |
| word processor replaces | typewriters |
| application software used to key document | word processing |
| before using computer equipment | read manual |
| output device that produces hard copy | printer |
| scanner, mouse, microphone light pen | input devices that bypass keyboard |
| cpu | brain of the computer |
| application software used to plan a budget | spreadsheet |
| small, light portable computer | laptop |
| two most commonly used input devices | keyboard and mouse |
| telephone books are best created with | database |
| cd-rom | storage device that holds MORE data |
| user's guide | best place to look for information about your computer |
| output device that produces a hard copy | printer |
| output device that produces a soft copy | monitor |
| non-impact printer | does not strike paper |
| mouse | handsized device used to move the cursor |
| scanner | takes picutres from printed page |
| touch screen | press screen to activate choice |
| modem | allows computers to communicate with each other |
| graphics tablet | allows you to draw on computer screen |
| voice recognition device | allows for spoken input |
| used by typing on keys | keyboard |
| produces hard copy | printer |
| produces soft copy | monitor |
| inpact printer | strikes paper to make image |