Computer Basics Flashcards

Flashcards about computer basics.

Computer

An electronic device that needs electricity or a power source to work, and can be programmed to perform different tasks.

Portable Computers

Computers that are easily carried from place to place.

Non-Portable Computers

Computers, such as desktops, that are not easily moved.

Hardware

Physical parts of a computer that you can touch and see.

Software

Specific instructions given to the computer to get it to do something useful.

Information Processing Cycle

Input, Processing, Output, and Storage

Data

Raw, unprocessed facts.

Information

Processed data.

Operating System

The program that controls all the activities in the computer.

Booting Process

The process where the operating system automatically loads when the computer is switched on.

Authentication

Verifying the identity of a user, often through a username and password.

Icon

A visual representation of a file, folder, or application.

Taskbar

Provides quick access to frequently used applications and system functions.

Start Button

Access various features and applications on the computer.

GUI

Graphical User Interface; allows users to interact with the computer through visual elements.

Ribbon

A combination of menus and toolbars, with commands organized in logical groups on different tabs.

Title Bar

Shows the name of the document you are working on.

Minimise, Maximise, and Close Buttons

Used to minimise, maximise, and close windows.

Scrollbars

Let you scroll up, down, or across the window to see parts of the document that may not be visible.

Keyboard

Used to input data and enter text.