TERM DEFINITION

Application Software
CD-ROM
Computer
CPU
Data
Floppy Disk
Dot-Matrix Printer
File
Hard Copy
Hard Disk/Hard
Drive
Hardware
Information
Processing Cycle
(IPOS)
Inkjet Printer
Input
Keyboard
Laptop Computer
Laser Printer
Notebook Computer
Output
Peripheral Devices
Processing
RAM
ROM
Scanner
Soft Copy
Software
Storage
System Software
Virus Protection
Software
VOCABULARY REVIEW

DIRECTIONS: Match the word on the right with the definition on the left
 by placing the alphabet of the correct answer on the blank
provided.

____ 1. Memory that is temporary; is lost when WORD LIST

computer is turned off.
____ 2. The brains of the computer.
____ 3. The process of entering information into a A. Input
computer. B. Hardware
____ 4. Information entered into the computer such C. Scanner
as text, numbers, sounds, and images. D. Software
____ 5. The tangible physical equipment that can E. Keyboard
be seen and touched.
F. RAM
____ 6. A device used to send data to a computer to
make a hard copy. G. Storage
____ 7. A device that contains letters, numbers, symbols, H. Soft Copy
function keys; like a typewriter and a numeric I. CPU
keypad. J. Data
____ 8. Programs/Instructions for the computer.
____ 9. Information on the screen.
____10. A device which holds data until it is needed.

DIRECTIONS: Read the following statements. Put T for True and F for
False on the blank space provided.

____ 1. The dot matrix printer produces images with toner.

____ 2. A printer is an output device.
____ 3. A storage device stores data for future use.
____ 4. The inkjet printer receives and processes data..
____ 5. Win 2000 is an example of system software.

VOCABULARY REVIEW
Directions: Below are the vocabulary words and definitions for this
objective. Cut out the words and definitions and paste them on a sheet of
construction paper making sure that the definition and word match. A title
for the activity is also provided.

WORDS LIST

Application Software Computer Control Unit

CD-ROM Disc CPU Data
Disk Hard Copy Soft Copy
File Hardware Hard Disk Drive
Information Processing Virus Protection IPOS
Cycle Software
Keyboard System Software Scanner
Input Output Software
Processing

DEFINITIONS

A compact disc that reads only memory.

The process of entering information (data) into a computer.

Software designed to meet the user’s needs; performs a specific task.

An electronic device that receives, processes, stores, and outputs data.

The part of the computer which directs instructions.

Control Processing Unit, the brains of the computer.

Text, numbers, sounds, and images entered into the computer to be

processed,

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A storage device; most common size is 3 ½ and is sometimes called a floppy

disk.

Uses dots to form words and images on paper.

A document stored on a disk.

A printed copy of output.

A device that holds information such as software and files.

The physical, touchable parts of a computer system.

The practice of handling data consisting of input, process, output, and

storage.

Short for input, process, output, and storage.

Contains letters, numbers, symbols, function keys; like a typewriter and a

numeric keypad.

Information that comes out of the computer.

Devices attached to a computer to expand its ability to perform more tasks.

A device that executes or carries out the instructions given to the computer.

A device that sends data to a computer to print a hard copy.

Output that is not in printed form; such as what you see on a monitor.

Program of instructions for the computer; application and operating system.

Program that controls the operation of the computer.

INPUT DEVICES
DIRECTIONS: Identify the
following Input devices.
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2
OUTPUT DEVICES

DIRECTIONS: Identify the following OUTPUT devices.

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STORAGE DEVICES

DIRECTIONS: Identify the following STORAGE devices.

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5
INPUT, OUTPUT, AND STORAGE DEVICES

DIRECTIONS: Identify the following devices as input, output, and storage. Put an I
for input, O for output, S for storage an I/O for devices that can be both input/output on
the blank provided.

_____ 1. Hard Disk Drive

_____ 2. Scanner

_____ 3. Light Pen

_____ 4. Microphone

_____ 5. Headset

_____ 6. Printer

_____ 7. Floppy Disk

_____ 8. Modem

_____ 9. Mouse

_____10. CD disc

_____11. Speakers

_____12. Keyboard

_____13. Hard Disk Drive

_____14. Digital Camera

_____15. Joystick

_____16. Projector

_____17. Trackball

_____18. Headset

_____19. Monitor

_____20. Flash Drive