| A | B |
|---|
| application software | software designed to meet the user’s need; performs a specific task |
| CD-ROM | a compact disk that reads only memory |
| computer | an electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer |
| desktop computer | designed to be used on a desktop |
| hard copy | a printed copy of output |
| hard disk/drive | a device that holds information such as software and files |
| hardware | physical parts of a computer |
| input | the process of entering information into a computer |
| keyboard | contains numbers, letters, symbols, and function keys; looks like a typewriter |
| laptop computer | designed to be small enough and light enough to be used on your lap |
| notebook computer | designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable |
| personal computer | smaller and less powerful than the other types of computers |
| scanner | Prints copies like a photocopier |
| soft copy | output that is not in printed form; such as what is seen on the monitor |
| software | Programs that tell the computer what to do |
| storage | a device that holds data |
| system software | controls the operation of a computer |
| computer case | The metal and plastic case that houses the main system components of the computer |
| database | A program that helps you manage large collections of information; an electronic filing system |
| floppy disk | A removable device that magnetically stores data |
| floppy drive | A device that stores and retrieves information on floppy disks |
| monitor | A device that displays text and graphics generated by a computer |
| speakers | Allow you to hear voice, music, and other sounds from your computer |
| spreadsheet | A program that has numbered rows and lettered columns used to manage, analyze, and present financial information |
| word processor | A program that allows you to create, edit, and print text documents |
