| A | B |
| computer | machine or hardware device that runs under the control of software and performs 4 functions |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| web browser | program that lets you look at Web page on the Internet |
| information processing cycle | input, process, output, storage |
| software | programs or applications that give instructions to the computer |
| input device | keyboard |
| non-permanent memory | RAM |
| output device | printer |
| smallest unit of information | bit |
| display device | monitor |
| storage device | CD |
| communication device | modem |
| word processing software | MS Word |
| spreadsheet software | Excel |
| database software | Access |
| presentation software | Powerpoint |
| interconnection of LANs, MANs, and WANs | Internet |
| first popular Web browser | Mosaic |
| unique web address | URL |
| main circuit board in the computer | mother board |
| parts of the computer you can touch | hardware |