Computer Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

The most commonly used type of secondary storage device is:

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Hard Drive

Front

Computer hardware that stores data and instructions while the computer is working is: Hard Drive, USB, RAM, Operating System

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RAM

Front

Programs that tell a computer what to do and how to do it:

Back

Software

Front

The physical part of a computer is called:

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Hardware

Front

The system that allows hardware devices to communicate with one another, run efficiently, and support software programs is the:

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Operating System

Front

A small storage device that uses flash memory and connects to the computer through a USB port is:

Back

USB Flash Drive

Front

A piece of the computer's hardware that processes and compares data and completes arithmetic and logical operations is:

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CPU

Front

The display screen used to provide visual output from a computer is:

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Monitor

Front

A standard wireless technology that uses radio waves to connect devices is:

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Wifi

Front

A computer that provides data to another computer is a:

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Server