| A | B |
| Hardware | All the computer equipment. |
| Software | Computer program |
| Input Device | Hardware used to get info into the computer. |
| Output Device | Hardware used to see the results |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit--the computer's brain. |
| Monitor | The screen or display |
| Windows XP | Our computer's operating system. |
| Icon | A little picture on the desktop used to access a program. |
| Desktop | The first screen you come to after "booting up" a computer. |
| Mouse | An input device used to make choices. |
| Arrow Keys | An input device used to make selections. |