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Vocabulary

Vocabulary (Key Terms) (5-12-08)

Central Processing Unit- The part of the computer that executes instructions.

Expansion Slots- A part of the motherboard that allows the connection of circuit boards.

Flash Memory-A type of removable memory commonly used in hand held devices.

Graphical User Interface- A design for a part of an operating system.

Hard Drive- A no removable storage device used to hold software and data on a computer.

Hardware- The physical parts of the computer system.


Input Device- Any device that accepts data from the user.

Linux- An operating system based on unix to improve upon it and as freeware.

MacOS- The operating system of the Macintosh operating line.

Mainframe- A computer system used by large organizations.

Minicomputer- A computer smaller and less powerful than a mainframe.

Motherboard- The main circuit board containing a computers central processing unit.

Operating System- The software that provides direct access to information that is maintained outside of the Internet.

Output Device- A part of the computer system that displays information to the user.

Platform- The combination of hardware and operating system that defines the type of programs.

Professional Workstation- A computer system smaller than a minicomputer but more powerful than most personal computers.

Random Access Memory- A computers primary working memory.

Read-Only Memory- The primary storage of the computers memory that stores information.

Supercomputer- A computer that is faster and more powerful.

Syntax- The structure for entering and commands.

System Software- Softwar necesary to operating and maintaining a computer system.

System Unit- The case that holds the main, internal circuitry of a computer including the motherboard, disk drives and power supply.

User Interface- The visual portion of the operating system software.

Utility Program-A program that assists the user in maintaining and improving the operating system.

Virus- A program deigned as a prank that replicates itsel from onecomputer to another.

Windows-The common name of the family of operating sytems.

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