| A | B |
|---|
| Hardware | physical components of a computer that you can see |
| Software | data and instructions for the computer |
| Monitor | main source of output |
| Mouse | input device |
| Keyboard | main source of input |
| Tower | contains motherboard, cpu, hard drive, cd/dvd drive |
| Input | to enter data into the computer |
| Output | to give out data on the computer |
| Memory | storing data on the computer |
| Read-Only Memory | ROM, permanent memory & can't be changed |
| Random Access Memory | temporary memory, can be changed, easiest way to increase performance |
| Operating System | an example is Windows 7, software that directs, manges, and controls the computers programs, storage, and resources |
| Minimize Button | a button that hides an application |
| Maximize Button | a button that enlarges a window to full screen |
| Close | a button that exits a program or window |
| Icon | a GUI image or picture that represents a program |
| Peripheral Device | computer devices connected to the computer by cable or wifi |
