| A | B |
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| CD-ROM | A compact disk that reads only memory. |
| DVD disk | An optical disc used to store movies with high speed video and audio. |
| Hard Copy | A printed copy of output |
| Storage | A device that holds data until needed |
| Laser printer | Uses light beams and toner to form words and images on paper |
| Keyboard | Contains letters, numbers, symbols and function keys, like a typewriter |
| Data | Text, numbers, sounds, and images entered intothe computer to be processed |
| Disk | A storage device; most common sixes is 3 1/2 and is made of mylar |
| CPU | Central processing Unit; the brain of the computer |
| Computer | An electronic device that receives, processes and stores data. |
| Notebook computer | Designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable |
| Desk jet/Ink jet printer | Sprays ink through small holes to form words and images on paper. |
| Soft copy | The copy you see on the monitor |
| Scanner | Sends data, often phots to a computer to make a hard copy |
| Virus protection software | A program that protects a computer from viruses |
| Dot matrix printer | Uses dots tio form words and images on paper |
| Laptop computer | Designed to be small enough to used on your lap |
| Peripheral devices | Devices attached to a comptuer to expand its ability to perform tasks |
| Desktop computer | Designed to be small enough to be used on a desktop. |
