Computer basics 1 Flashcards
(21 cards)
COMPUTER
an electronic device that manipulates data
COMPUTING
the process of using a computer to complete a goal oriented task
DATA
Information
HARDWARE
the physical components of the computer
SOFTWARE
the instructions (programs) the computer uses to run
INPUT DEVICE
Hardware used to put data in into the computer
OUTPUT DEVICE
Hardware used to display or give information back to the user
STORAGE HARDWARE
Hardware used to store data
PROCESSING HARDWARE
Components (hardware) used to process the data
BIT
one “on or off” of computer dat
BYTE
eight bits
MEGABYTE
approximately 1000 bytes
GIGABYTE
approximately 1,000,000 bytes
TERABYTE
approximately 1,000,000,000 bytes
PRINTER
Used to print documents,photos,or anything else that is on the monitor screen
SCANNER
Copy a physical document or image and then save it digitally on your computer
SPEAKER
Send information from the computer to the user
Allow you to hear music or anyone talking on the other side
MICROPHONE
Receives information from the user
And it also takes pictures
Transmit video over the internet in real time
GAME CONTROLLER and JOYSTICKS
Used to control video games(computer games)
Joysticks also can control your game
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Captures pictures and videos in a digital format
MOBILE DEVICES
If your personal devices comes with USB cable then you can connect it to your computer