Computer Terms & Parts

1. Computer Terms & Parts

2. A network is two or more computers connected together. • The computers in this lab are networked to other computers in the school and the rest of the district. • The printer is networked. There is one printer that is connected to all the computers in this lab. • The Internet is a worldwide computer network that connects users all over the world.

3. A network is two or more computers connected together. • The computers in this lab are networked to other computers in the school and the rest of the district. • The printer is networked. There is one printer that is connected to all the computers in this lab. • The Internet is a worldwide computer network that connects users all over the world. Answer question 1 on your worksheet.

4. A server is a computer that stores data on the network. • All the files you save and every email message you send is stored on a server. Remember your email messages and computer history can be tracked and saved.

5. A server is a computer that stores data on the network. • All the files you save and every email message you send is stored on a server. Remember your email messages and computer history can be tracked and saved. Answer question 2 on your worksheet.

6. Email is electronic mail that is sent over a network. • An attachment is a file sent with an email message. • Email is a privilege. • If you abuse your email or send inappropriate messages, it can be taken away.

7. Email is electronic mail that is sent over a network. • An attachment is a file sent with an email message. • Email is a privilege. • If you abuse your email or send inappropriate messages, it can be taken away. Answer question 3 on your worksheet.

8. The homepage is the first page of a website. • A link is a way that web pages are connected together. • Every teacher has a webpage where they put assignments and information about their class.

9. The homepage is the first page of a website. • A link is a way that web pages are connected together. • Every teacher has a webpage where they put assignments and information about their class. Answer question 4 on your worksheet.

10. The MMS Portal is the online grade book. • You should check your grades regularly and finish your missing work. No Grd

11. The MMS Portal is the online grade book. • You should check your grades regularly and finish your missing work. No Grd Answer question 5 on your worksheet.

12. The Acceptable Use Policy is a set of rules for using the computers. • The acceptable use policy is in the student handbook. • If you do not use the computer correctly you will be punished. • You can also lose the right to use the computers and Internet if you abuse them.

13. The Acceptable Use Policy is a set of rules for using the computers. • The acceptable use policy is in the student handbook. • If you do not use the computer correctly you will be punished. • You can also lose the right to use the computers and Internet if you abuse them. Answer question 6 on your worksheet.

14. Summary

15. The desktop is the colored screen with icons that appears after you login. • Icons are pictures that represent programs. Icons Desktop

16. The desktop is the colored screen with icons that appears after you login. • Icons are pictures that represent programs. Icons Desktop Answer question 7 on your worksheet.

17. Computers! • These are computers. Computers come in many shapes and sizes.

18. When you work with computers you should take care of them because they are expensive.

19. Computer Rules • Always follow your teachers instructions! • Keep food and drink away from computers. • Never hit or try to damage a computer.

20. Computer Rules • Always follow your teachers instructions! • Keep food and drink away from computers. • Never hit or try to damage a computer. Answer question 8 on your worksheet.

21. Computer Parts • All computers are made up of parts. • Lets talk about them.

22. Desktop computers connect their parts through wires and cables. • Laptop computers connect their parts inside.

23. Desktop computers connect their parts through wires and cables. • Laptop computers connect their parts inside. Answer question 9 on your worksheet.

24. All computers are made up of three parts…. • Processing devices • Input devices • Output devices

25. All computers are made up of three parts… • Processing devices • Input devices • Output devices Answer question 10 on your worksheet.

26. Processor • A processor is the part that is like a computer’s brain.

27. Processor • A processor is the part that is like a computer’s brain. Answer question11 on your worksheet.

28. The processor is in charge of running the computer. • Without a processor, the computer cannot make sense of information given. • A computer will not work without a processor.

29. The processor is in charge of running the computer. • Without a processor, the computer cannot make sense of information given. • A computer will not work without a processor. Answer question 12 on your worksheet.

30. The processor is usually stored in a computer case or in a hard box to protect it. • The processor is usually located in the tower of the computer.

31. The processor is usually stored in a computer case or in a hard box to protect it. • The processor is usually located in the tower of the computer. Answer question 13 on your worksheet.

32. Because the processor is often contained in a case the whole case is often called the CPU – Central Processing Unit.

33. Because the processor is often contained in a case the whole case is often called the CPU – Central Processing Unit. Answer question 14 on your worksheet.

34. Input Devices • Input devices are parts that let you put information into a computer.

35. Input Devices • Input devices are parts that let you put information into a computer. Answer question 15 on your worksheet.

36. Keyboards are input devices. • Keyboards are used to type words, numbers and symbols in the computer.

37. The mouse is an input device. • The computer mouse allows you to select or choose items on the screen.

38. Other input devices include: • Scanners • Digital cameras • Drawing pads • Joysticks • Microphones • All of these devices permit you to put information into the computer.

39. Other input devices include: • Scanners • Digital cameras • Drawing pads • Joysticks • Microphones • All of these devices permit you to put information into the computer. Answer question 16 on your worksheet.

40. Output Devices • Output devices are computer parts that send out information to you.

41. Output Devices • Output devices are computer parts that send out information to you. Answer question 17 on your worksheet.

42. A monitor is an output device. • A monitor shows you what the processor is doing on the screen.

43. Speakers are output devices. • Speakers and headphones let you hear sounds that are played on a computer. • Sounds are a source of information. Therefore, speakers and headphones send out information.

44. Printers are output devices. • Printers copy information that is stored on the computer and puts them on paper.

45. Printers are output devices. • Printers copy information that is stored on the computer and puts them on paper. Answer question 18 on your worksheet.

46. Click on the link below. • http://www.abcya.com/input_output.htm • Answer questions 17 – 24. • Turn the papers into your teacher when you finish.