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Vocabulary CPU: The brains of the computer Graphics card: A printed circuit board that controls the output to a display screen
Vocabulary Hard drive: A device used to permanently store and also retrieve information Heat sink: Keeps a hot component such as a processor cool
Vocabulary I/O ports: Connect input and output devices to the computer
Vocabulary Motherboard: A printed circuit board that is the foundation of a computer; the main circuit board
Vocabulary RAM and ROM: Devices that allow information to be stored and retrieved on a computer RAM ROM
Vocabulary Peripheral: Hardware that allows a computer to perform additional functions but is not necessary for the computer to work
Vocabulary CD/DVD drive: A drive that reads a CD or a DVD Keyboard: Allows you to input letters, numbers and other symbols into a computer Microphone: Allows computer users to input audio into their computers
Vocabulary Mouse: Allows an individual to control a pointer and manipulate onscreen Printer: Commonly used to print text, images, and photos
Vocabulary Operating system (also known as system software): Enables the computer hardware to communicate with the computer software Application software: Programs that run on your computer Web browsers Email Games PowerPoint
Hardware/Software Basics What is the difference between hardware and software? Hardware: Any physical device used in or with your machine Software: Collection of code installed on your computer’s hard drive
Hardware/Software Basics Name and describe the four functions of a computer. Input: receiving information Processing: handling and managing data Storage: saves data and info for later use Output: provides user with information
Hardware/Software Basics What is the difference between system software and application software? System software: programs running in the background enabling applications to run Application software: programs that run on the computer
Hardware/Software Basics Choose an example of recent or emerging technology that might have a negative impact on society. Explain why you think it would affect society negatively.
Hardware/Software Basics Name and describe a software tool that would help you this year in school. (It must be school related and it must be an app other than the usual such as Word, Google, etc.)