1. Hardware--physical parts of the computer

2. Software--instructions on a disk that make the computer work (tells the computer

3. Computer--machine that performs four functions: input, processing, storage, and output

4. Input--data entered into the computer

5. Output--data processed by the computer

6. Monitor--the TV-like screen--an output device

7. CPU--Central Processing Unit--the main component that performs all of the

8. Microprocessor-- a chip that tells your computer to do these four functions:

9. Keyboard--an input device with keys--used to enter data

10. Mouse--a hand held input device

11. Printer--an output device used to print on paper (Ex: Laser Printer, Dot Matrix Printer,

12. Speaker--output device that produces sound (softcopy)

13. Disk Drive--a device that reads data off a disk and/or writes data to a disk (hard or floppy)

14. Port--the place on a computer where cable can be attached

15. Name the five parts of the KEYBOARD--Numeric Keypad, Alpha Pad, Arrow Keys,

16. Softcopy--output from a computer that can be seen or heard, but not touched--(Ex: output

17. Hardcopy--output from a computer that can be touched-- (Ex: output from a printer or

18. Printout--output from a printer (Ex: Laser, Dot Matrix, Ink Jet)

19. Name five INPUT DEVICES--keyboard, mouse, scanner, touch screen,

20. Name three OUTPUT DEVICES--printer, monitor, speaker

21. Peripheral--devices that can be attached (added on) to a computer

22. Secondary Storage--devices that can be used to permanently store your work

23. RAM--Random Access Memory--a temporary memory to hold your data--