Computers : Computer Basics

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Write the missing letters on the lines to finish each word.

1.
H a r r
The mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
2.
S o f w
Written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation
3.
I n
Signal going into an electronic system
4.
D i i l a a
5.
K y o a
Set of keys you type on or play like a piano
6.
M s
Small rodent that squeaks, or a computer pointer
7.
S a n
An electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to
8.
O p t
Signal that comes out of an electronic system
9.
M o i
Screen that shows what a computer is doing
10.
P r n
Machine that puts words on paper
11.
S p e r
Someone who expresses in language (plural)
12.
M d
Electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
13.
P p h r a
Electronic equipment external to the circuit board that contains the CPU of a computer (plural)
14.
C O
15.
W w s
A framework of wood or metal that contains a glass ___ and is built into a wall or roof (plural)