Computer Vocabulary

Input

Data entered into the computer

Names of 4 input devices

keyboard, mouse, scanner, touchscreen

Output

Data processed by computer

Name 3 output devices

printer, moniter, speaker

CPU--Central Processing Unit

the main component that performs all of the processing, also known as a microprocessor

Disk Drive

a device that reads data off a disk and/or writes data to a disk (hard or floppy)

Port

the place on a computer where cable can be attached

Names of the 5 parts of the keyboard

Numeric Keypad, Alpha Pad, Arrow Keys, Function Keys, Control (Command) Keys

Server

a computer or software that manages the flow of information on a network

Browser

computer software used to search for information on the World Wide Web

Peripheral

devices that can be attached (added on) to a computer

Secondary Storage

devices that can be used to permanently store your work (Ex: floppy disk, hard disk, optical disk)

Meg

short for megabyte, a unit of memory or storage capacity

Operating system

master control program in a computer, maintains disk files, runs applications, and handles devices such as the mouse and printer