Basic Computer Terms

Question 0

Motherboard

Answer 0

Physical base that connects all other components (CPU, USB ports, etc.)

Question 1

CPU

Answer 1

Central Processing Unit

Carries out tasks you give it “the brain”

Question 2

Case

Answer 2

Holds all the parts together

Question 3

RAM

Answer 3

Random Access Memory

Stores data your computer needs quick access to- “short term memory”

Question 4

GPU

Answer 4

Graphics Processing Unit

Processed that handles graphics on your computer

Question 5

Hard Drive

Answer 5

Stores all your data everything from documents and music to movies- “long term memory”

Question 6

Power Supply

Answer 6

The device that takes voltage from the outlet and distributes electricity to all the parts of the computer

Question 7

Hardware

Answer 7

Things that PHYSICALLY connect to your computer (mouse, speakers, external hard drive, etc.)

Question 8

Software

Answer 8

Collection of computer programs and procedures that preform some task on a computer system

Question 9

Data

Answer 9

Raw, unorganized data

Question 10

Information

Answer 10

When data is given a context so it is made useful (processed or organized