1. Computer Basics Flashcards #2
State Exam Review

2. Physical parts of the computer
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HARDWARE
Physical parts of the computer

3. Case that holds and protects the computer components
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SYSTEM UNIT
Case that holds and protects the computer components

4. MICRO- PROCESSOR OR CPU
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MICRO- PROCESSOR OR CPU
A highly complex microchip that functions as the brain of the computer – all processing is done here

5. HERTZ MEGAHERTZ GIGAHERTZ
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HERTZ MEGAHERTZ GIGAHERTZ
A way to measure speed of computer components such as buses, processor, and memory

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ROM (READ ONLY MEMORY)
A computer chip that stores specific instructions to manage the computer’s operation; the instructions remain permanently on the chip and cannot be changed

7. BOOT PROCESS OR BOOTING UP
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BOOT PROCESS OR BOOTING UP
Starting up the computer

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BOOT SECTOR
A small program on the hard drive that tells the computer how to begin loading programs

9. RAM (RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY)
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RAM (RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY)
A computer’s temporary memory; the memory is lost when the computer is turned off

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HARD DISK
A rigid magnetic storage device in the computer. It holds a lot of data and all the programs you use on your computer.

11. Connects the computer to the monitor
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VIDEO CARD
Connects the computer to the monitor

12. Connects the speakers and microphone to the computer
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SOUND CARD
Connects the speakers and microphone to the computer

13. Connects the computer to a telephone line
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MODEM
Connects the computer to a telephone line

14. Connects the computer to a network usually using special cables
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NETWORK CARD
Connects the computer to a network usually using special cables

15. Devices connected by cable to the computer
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PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Devices connected by cable to the computer

16. PRINTER EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE DIGITAL CAMERA
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PRINTER EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE DIGITAL CAMERA
Examples of Peripheral Devices

17. Any device used to input data into the computer
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INPUT DEVICES
Any device used to input data into the computer

18. Examples of Input Devices
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TOUCHPAD KEYBOARD SCANNER MOUSE BARCODE READER MICROPHONE GAME CONTROLLER
Examples of Input Devices

19. The basic unit of an image
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PIXEL
The basic unit of an image

20. Amount of pixels on the screen
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RESOLUTION
Amount of pixels on the screen

21. Device used to receive output from the computer
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OUTPUT DEVICES
Device used to receive output from the computer

22. PRINTER MONITOR SPEAKERS HEADPHONES PROJECTOR
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PRINTER MONITOR SPEAKERS HEADPHONES PROJECTOR
Examples of Output Devices

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STORAGE DEVICES
A hardware device used to record and store data when the computer is turned off

24. CD DRIVE CD/DVD HARD DISK FLASH DRIVE EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE
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CD DRIVE CD/DVD HARD DISK FLASH DRIVE EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE
Examples of Storage Devices

25. PROGRAM OR COMPUTER PROGRAM
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PROGRAM OR COMPUTER PROGRAM
A list of instructions for the computer

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PLATFORM
Compatible computers like PC or Mac – Use the same operating system and software

27. Computer programs that tell the computer what to do
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SOFTWARE
Computer programs that tell the computer what to do

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APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Software that performs a specific function such as word processing, presentations, or a game.

29. OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Software that provides an interface between the hardware, the user, and application software – helps the computer operate

30. The ability to run more than one software program at the same time
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MULTITASKING
The ability to run more than one software program at the same time

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WINDOWS
Operating system developed by Microsoft and used on PC’s. Offers a graphical user interface (GUI)

32. GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)
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GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)
Allows users to control the computer by pointing and clicking at graphical images such as icons, windows, and menus

33. An image that represents a file, folder, or program
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ICON
An image that represents a file, folder, or program

34. A list or table of options
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MENU
A list or table of options

35. A way to organize files into logical and manageable groups
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FOLDER
A way to organize files into logical and manageable groups

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FILENAME EXTENSIONS
An extension assigned to each file which tells the type of file (.doc for Word, .jpg for images)

37. Make a copy of your files or save in two different hardware locations
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BACKUP FILES
Make a copy of your files or save in two different hardware locations

38. Good Luck on the Test!