| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| central processing unit | the brain of the computer that carries out instructions asked by the software |
| copier machine | equipment that makes exact copies of paper or other documents |
| cursor | blinking line on the computer screen that determines where typing is occuring |
| fax machine | equipment used to copy and send documents via a telephone line |
| hardware | the physical parts of the computer and its equipment |
| keyboard | buttons that have letters and allow typing and word formation on the computer |
| keyboarding | act of typing and development of skills used in computer functions and keys |
| modem | box like equipment that allows access to the internet |
| monitor | the computer screen that looks similar to a TV screen |
| mouse | movable instrument attached to a computer that allows the cursor to move |
| printer | allows printing forms and invoices from the computer onto paper |
| scanner | equipment that allows documents and images to be copied and stored electronically |
| software | a program or set of instructions the computer follows |
| spreadsheet | program used to track large quantities of items in one file |
| toner | black or colored ink that allows printing in a printer, fax machine, or copier |
| words per minute | the number of workd that can by typed within one minute |
| word processing program | software that allows typing of a document |
