10. The mouse is a hand-controlled pointing device that allows
you to activate commands on the computer screen. It serves as
a connection between you and the computer.
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12. The keyboard is an input device that allows you to enter
letters, numbers and symbols into your computer. The
keyboard keys include the alphanumeric keys (letters and
numbers), numeric keypad, special function keys, mouse
cursor moving keys, and status lights.
Editor's Notes
HARDWARE – a collection of all the parts you can physically touch
SOFTWARE – a set of instructions for a computer to perform specific operations or any program stored within it
HARD COPY – printed copy of a document
SOFT COPY – saved files/ document stored/displayed on a computer aka ELECTRONIC COPY
CPU – stands for Central Processing Unit and known as the brain of the computer
USB – stands for Universal Serial Bus – usually use to connect peripheral devices such as digital cameras, printer, phone, etc.
COMPACT DISK – a digital optical disc data storage format/ portable, round medium made of polymer
FLOPPY DISK – is a removable magnetic storage medium. / a rectangular plastic made
JPEG – Joint Photographic Experts group PNG – Portable Network Graphics GIF – Graphics Interchange Format
