Shared Flashcard Set

Details

7th Grade Computer Science
Its for 7th graders.
24
Computer Science
7th Grade
08/28/2015

Additional Computer Science Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Computer
Definition
A computer is a device that can manipulate data.
Term
Hardware
Definition
A hardware is any physical parts of the computer.
Term
Software
Definition
A software tells instructions to the hardware.
Term
Personal Computer
Definition
A Personal Computer stands for PC and there are 2 types of them which are called the laptop and the desktop.
Term
Server
Definition
It serves a computer information on a network.
Term
Operating System
Definition
An Operating System is used to run programs.
Term
Computer Case
Definition
It's where all the actual processings come from.
Term
Monitor
Definition
The Monitor helps you view the computer.
Term
Video Card
Definition
The Video Card inputs videos and text on the monitor.
Term
Keyboard
Definition
The keyboard interacts with the computer.
Term
Ergonomics
Definition
It's a way to reduce pain when using your computer.
Term
Mouse
Definition
It's a way to move the mouse pointer on the monitor.
Term
Optical Mouse
Definition
It's a type of mouse that has an eye on the bottom.
Term
Mechanical Mouse
Definition
It's a type of mouse that has a rolling ball on the bottom to detect movement.
Term
Touchpad
Definition
It's like a mouse but it uses less desk space.
Term
Optical Disc Drive
Definition
It stores and retrieves discs like CDs and DVDs
Term
Ethernet Port
Definition
It's a phone plug that charges the phone and recovers the phone.
Term
Motherboard
Definition
It contains most of the important parts of the computer.
Term
CPU
Definition
It's like the brain of the computer since it processes commands
Term
Heat Sink
Definition
It drives away the heat from the CPU
Term
RAM
Definition
It's a short term memory when it processes information.
Term
Hard Drive
Definition
It keeps all the computer's data, even if it's turned off.
Term
Expansion Cards
Definition
It upgrades your computer.
Term
Power Supply
Definition
It uses the power from the wall and charges the computer
Supporting users have an ad free experience!