BASIC COMPUTER TERMINOLOGIES
•Hardware ― physical component of a
computer system.
•Software ― programs and other operating
information used by a computer.
•Operating System ― software that supports
a computer’s basic functions
•Central Processing Unit (CPU) ― known as
the brain of the computer; where
calculations take place.
•File ― object on a computer that stores data and information.
•Icon ― small graphical representation of
a program or file.
•Folder ― holds one or more files.
•Internet ― global system of interconnected computer
networks.
•Browser ―
software
application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing
information resources on the World Wide Web.
•Virus ―
piece
of code that is capable of corrupting the system or destroying data.
•Desktop ― primary display screen of a graphical
user interface.
•Cursor ― movable indicator on a computer screen
identifying the point that will be
affected by input from the user.
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