| A | B |
|---|
| operating system | makes the computer function |
| cpu | central processing unit-found inside the computer case-brains |
| printer | output device-produces hard copy |
| computer case | metal and plastic housing for computers |
| computer | electronic device that receives, processes and stores data and produces a result |
| keyboard | input device using keys to input data |
| monitor | output device showing work that is soft copy |
| word processing | used for keying reports, letters, tables and memos |
| receiving data | what computer does when it gets our input |
| processing data | what computer does with received data |
| storing data | what computer does when it saves data |
| mouse | input device controlling pointer or cursor on the screen |
| scanner | input device for copying items such as pictures on the screen |
| CD-ROM | compact disk-read only memory |
| floppy diskette | 3 1/2 inches and holds 1.44 MB |
| speaker | output hardware device for hearing |
| hard drive | contains program software and stores the most data |
| application software | word processing or spreadsheets or database or desktop publishing |
| software | tells the computer what to do |
| hardware | physical tangible parts of the computer |
