| A | B |
| Hard Copy | Data on paper |
| Data | Information of any kind - collection of facts |
| CPU | Heart of the computer |
| Cursor | Blinking symbol on the computer screen |
| Boot | Turn on or activate the computer's processing system |
| Software | Electronic instructions that tell a computer what to do |
| Hardware | Physical equipment in a computer system |
| Personal Computer | Small desk-sized microcomputer designed for personal use |
| Disk | A thin piece of magnetic material capable of storing a large amount of information |
| Input Device | Hardware that enables the computer to accept data. |