22 terms

Terms	Definitions
Hardware	pieces of your computer system
cursor	mouse pointer or blinker line
input	enter (data or a program) into a computer
CPU	Abbreviation of central processing unit. The CPU is the brains of the computer.
output	what the computer tells you
DVD	a digital videodisc
mouse	pointing device that moves the cursor around
monitor	screen, display, a form of output
icon	Pictures that represent files and programs
Scanner	Input device to copy documents and pictures to your computer
clicking	Pressing the mouse button
Printer	an output device that prints that gives you a hard copy or printout
Program	Instructions that tell you the computer what to do
RAM	Random Access Memory, temporary memory on hard drive
ROM	Read Only Memory
modem	connects a computer to the Internet
printer
monitor
keyboard
mouse
modem
CPU

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