Set: Multimedia: Computer Vocabulary Lesson 1

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Term Definition
PC Personal computer: this term is used for IBM compatible computers, as opposed to Apple, Macintoshes, and Commodores
RAM The amount of memory in your computer (random-access memory); these chips store program instructions and data, so your computer can grab the info. in a hurry
Central Processing Unit CPU; is your computer's brain
Hardware Equipment that can be seen or touched
USB Ports This is where you can connect "peripherals" with your equipment
CF Card Port Your computer flash card for the camera goes here
Hard Disk Drive This usually hides inside the system unit, so you can't see or stick anything in it. The hard disk itself acts like a giant floppy disk, storing way more info than a floppy disk can
SD Card Port Your secure disk card for photos goes here
DVD Stands for "Digital Video Disk", similar to a CD-ROM, but it's faster and can hold truckloads more data
Flash Drive A portable storage device with a USB connection
Software Instructions that tell the computer what to do
Modem Short for modulator. It allows you to send and receive information over a phone line

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dont_ask72 : Changed RAM → The amount of memory in your computer (random-access memory); these chips store program instructions and data, so your computer can grav the info. in a hurry to RAM → The amount of memory in your computer (random-access memory); these chips store program instructions and data, so your computer can grab the info. in a hurry
Magee : lol, i got 100% on this without studying.
dont_ask72 : well yes i got 100% percent too but who cares whether or study or not you get the same grade.
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  1. USB PortsThis is where you can connect "peripherals" with your equipment - 13 misses
  2. SD Card PortYour secure disk card for photos goes here - 10 misses
  3. Hard Disk DriveThis usually hides inside the system unit, so you can't see or stick anything in it. The hard disk itself acts like a giant floppy disk, storing way more info than a floppy disk can - 9 misses
  4. Central Processing UnitCPU; is your computer's brain - 7 misses
  5. CF Card PortYour computer flash card for the camera goes here - 6 misses
  6. Flash DriveA portable storage device with a USB connection - 6 misses
  7. SoftwareInstructions that tell the computer what to do - 6 misses