| A | B |
| printer, monitor, speaker | output devices |
| keybouard, mouse, microphone | input devices |
| laser, dot matrix, daisy wheel | types of printers |
| blinking line on the screen | cursor |
| list of programsor commands to choose from | menu |
| pointing, clicking, dragging | basic mouse skills |
| small picture representing a file or program | icon |
| Computer's temporary memory | RAM |
| physical components of the computer | Hardware |
| permanent memory installed at the factory | ROM |
| Material used to make a computer chip | silicon |
| the computer's brain | CPU or microprocessor |
| Information put into the computer | input |
| Information that the computer processes and displays | output |
| one million pieces of information | megabyte |
| a program that can be used on a computer | software |