Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) - built-in program which initializes computer hardware and launches the operating system when the computer starts, Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM) - pre-pressed compact disc storage in which data can only be accessed, not modified, Central Processing Unit (CPU) - microprocessor which calculates all the data going through a personal computer, Driver - computer program allowing the computer to communicate with a hardware device, External Hard Drive - removable hard drive located outside of the main computer tower, Ethernet Cable - cord connecting the computer to the internet, Hard Drive - main storage device of a computer, commonly referred to as an internal device and used to permanently store data, Hardware - physical parts of a computer, such as the hard drive, video card, monitor and other substantial computer parts, HDMI - video and audio interface transmitting digital data between the high-definition monitors and the computer, High-Definition Multimedia Interface - HDMI, Input Device - any piece of computer hardware used to provide data to the computer, Monitor - output device which displays graphics and images from the computer, Motherboard - main circuit board inside personal computers which holds the majority of computer components and provides connectors for peripherals, Output Device - any piece of computer hardware used to communicate the data processed by the computer, Personal Computer - computer designed for general use by a single person, Universal Serial Bus - interface designed to connect computer and peripheral devices, such as printers, mouses, keyboards, USB flash drives and external hard drives, Surge Protector - appliance designed to protect computer electronics from electrical damage, Software - set of computer programs designed to enable computers to accomplish certain tasks; major types of software include programming software, system software and application software, Random Access Memory (RAM) - type of computer memory, which temporarily stores computer information such as the operating system, application programs and data so the CPU can immediately access them, Read-Only Memory (ROM) - type of computer memory which stores the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS); data stored in ROM cannot be changed,

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