| A | B |
|---|
| Computer | Electronic device that receives data, processes, stores and produces a result. |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| Computer Case | Metal and/or plasic case used to house main system components (CPU) |
| Hardware | Physical parts of a computer |
| Peripherals | Hardware devices attached and located AROUND the computer |
| Touchpad | Same as touch screen |
| Mouse | Controls pointer, clicks, drags, and points. |
| Desktop, notebook, laptop | types of computers |
| Monitor | Produces a soft copy |
| Printer | Produces a hard copy |
| Speakers | Output device that puts out sound |
| Hard disk | Located inside the computer, fastest access of data |
| CD-ROM | Compact Disk Read-Only Memory |
| CD-RW | Readable & writeable to |
| DVD, USB DRIVE, FLASH DRIVE, FLOPPY DISK | External Storage devices |
| Software | Instructions that tell the computer what to do |
| 2 Types of software | System & Application |
| System software | Windows XP, Windows 98, Vista |
| Application software | Word processing, spreadsheets, database |
