Computer Concepts Vocabulary

A machine that processes data and performs tasks according to a set of instructions.

• mouse

• monitor

• computer

• printer

Set of step-by-step instructions for the computer.

• software

• hardware

• computer

• operating system

Computer equipment

• hardware

• software

• icons

• operating system

A piece of hardware that works with the CPU.

• software

• peripheral

• icons

• hardwork

Program that manages other programs on the computer.

• software

• hardware

• peripheral

• operating system

Screen on your monitor.

• desktop

• icons

• software

• hardware

Picture symbols for programs and documents.

• mouse

• printer

• input devices

• icons

A tool for getting around the desktop.

• mouse

• hardware

• icons

• software

Computer program designed to perform a specific task directly for the user or for another application.

• peripheral

• icons

• application software

• operating system

Application software is displayed in a ______ on the monitor.

• window

• printer

• title bar

• menu