Glossary of terms for the Introduction to Computers module. This HIBB first covers the physical components of a computer and their usage, such as keyboards, monitors, and USB cables. It also includes how to use some of these physical components, such as moving a mouse and how to insert a CD. It then moves on to basic interactions with a computer, including logging in, opening programs, and saving files. At the end of this HIBB, students will be aware of the major physical components of a computer. In addition to this, students will be able to perform some basic functions on the computer, including logging in to the computer, opening programs, saving files.

1. Introduction to Computing
Glossary of Acronyms
Kristen Zwick & Callie Archibald
VGA (Video Graphics Array). A VGA connector is very important, as it is used to connect the computer
tower to the monitor.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is universal connector to enable many different devices to connect to your
computer.
CD (Compact Disk) is a type of media that is used to store files and information.
DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) is an alternative to CD and is the same size physically. DVDs typically hold
more information than a cd.