Technology Systems

The card attached to the motherboard allows pictures and text to appear.  It controls the output to a display screen.

• Graphics Card
• Sound Card
• Network Card
• Ethernet Cord

The _________________ contains the computer's basic circuitry and components.  Every part is attached to it.  It is considered the "HEART" of the computer.

• Central Processing Unit
• Application Software
• Motherboard
• Input Devices

The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals is called...

• BIOS
• Operating System
• Application Software
• Motherboard

The physical parts of the computer is called:  ____________

• Binary Code
• Hardware
• Software
• Central Processing Unit

A device or machine that can store, retrieve, manipulate and process data is called a:

• Notebook
• Headphones
• Computer
• Device

_________ are an output device that produces sounds for you to hear.

• Microphone
• Headphones
• Hardware
• Software

An output device that displays text, objects, graphics, photographs, video, and animation on a screen is called: __________

• Input Device
• Keyboard
• Modem
• Monitor

An input device that is used to type ext and commands into a computer is called:  ___________

• Output Device
• Control Panel
• Joystick
• Keyboard

Another name for the CD/DVD Drive is:  ______________

• Optical Disk/Drive
• Central Processing Unit
• Motherboard
• Power Supply

The brain of the computer is the _____________.  It does all the calculations and logic.

• Motherboard
• Central Processing Unit
• Floppy Disk
• Hard Disk