10/3/24, 5:29 AM
EUNICE
Unit 3: Computer Basics (Sections 1 - 4) WITH 100% SURE
ANSWERS
Terms in this set (23)
Electronic device that manipulates information, or
data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process
Computer
data.
Is any part of your computer that has a physical
structure, such as the keyboard or mouse. It also
Hardware
includes all of the computer's internal parts.
Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what
to do and how to do it.
Software
Examples of software include web browsers, games,
and word processors.
Are designed to be placed on a desk and contain
the computer case, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Desktop Computer
A portable battery operated computer designed to
fit on the lap.
Laptop Computer
Carries out same functions as a desktop computer
but in a compact version that is light enough to be
carried almost anywhere
Are handheld computers that are even more
portable than laptops. Instead of a keyboard and
Tablet Computers (Tablets) mouse they use a touch-sensitive screen for typing
and navigation. The iPad is an example of this
device.
A computer that serves up information to other
computers on a "network."
Whenever you use the internet, you're looking at
Server (Mainframe) Computer
something that's stored on a server.
Many businesses also use local file servers to store
and share files internally.
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EUNICE
Unit 3: Computer Basics (Sections 1 - 4) WITH 100% SURE
ANSWERS
Terms in this set (23)
Electronic device that manipulates information, or
data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process
Computer
data.
Is any part of your computer that has a physical
structure, such as the keyboard or mouse. It also
Hardware
includes all of the computer's internal parts.
Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what
to do and how to do it.
Software
Examples of software include web browsers, games,
and word processors.
Are designed to be placed on a desk and contain
the computer case, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Desktop Computer
A portable battery operated computer designed to
fit on the lap.
Laptop Computer
Carries out same functions as a desktop computer
but in a compact version that is light enough to be
carried almost anywhere
Are handheld computers that are even more
portable than laptops. Instead of a keyboard and
Tablet Computers (Tablets) mouse they use a touch-sensitive screen for typing
and navigation. The iPad is an example of this
device.
A computer that serves up information to other
computers on a "network."
Whenever you use the internet, you're looking at
Server (Mainframe) Computer
something that's stored on a server.
Many businesses also use local file servers to store
and share files internally.
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