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Basic Computer Terms
vocabulary for elementary students
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Internet/New Media
1st Grade
08/01/2007

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A _________ is a long, rubber-coated bundle of wires, with plugs on either end, that connects computer parts.
Definition
A cable is a long, rubber-coated bundle of wires, with plugs on either end, that connects computer parts.
Term
A ________ is a software program that lets you explore the World Wide Web to find text, graphics, sound, movies, games, chats and more.
Definition
A browser is a software program that lets you explore the World Wide Web to find text, graphics, sound, movies, games, chats and more.
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A ______ is a round, shiny portable disk that stores large amounts of software and information.
Definition
A cd-rom is a round, shiny portable disk that stores large amounts of software and information.
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A ____ is a tiny piece of silicon with electronic circuits. It is the most important part of the computer.
Definition
A chip is a tiny piece of silicon with electronic circuits. It is the most important part of the computer.
Term
A ________ is an electronic machine that

1) takes in data and instructions (input)
2) works with the data (processing)
3) puts out information (output)
Definition
A computer is an electronic machine that

1) takes in data and instructions (input)
2) works with the data (processing)
3) puts out information (output)
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The ____ ____ ____ is the chip which is the brains of the computer. It is also known as the processor.
Definition
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the chip which is the brains of the computer. It is also known as the processor.
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The ______ is a round, metal platter in the computer; it stores large amounts of information.
Definition
The hard drive is a round, metal platter in the computer; it stores large amounts of information.
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__________ are the parts of a computer system that you can touch.
Definition
Hardware are the parts of a computer system that you can touch.
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An ______ is a tiny picture on the screen that represents a program, file or folder.
Definition
An icon is a tiny picture on the screen that represents a program, file or folder.
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