Computer Basics Review - Ms. Bond

Storage device that uses laser technology to read data permanently stored on compact disks is

The number 1 or 0 in the binary code equals a

What does "freeware" mean?

Which refers to a personal computer connected to a network?

What do you pay for when you buy a music CD from the store?

The sub-directory of a directory that can contain files is (you created these in your H: drive)

The software that controls the overall functions of a computer is called the

Used to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off is called

A measurement used to describe the speed of the computer's CPU is

Which of these are examples of Output Devices?

Which of these is an Input Device?

Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed or stored is (RAM)

Approximately 1 billion bytes =

A hardware device mounted inside a computer and can permanently store data is called a(n)

Approximately 1,000 bytes =

A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.

The area of storage on a computer that loses ALL DATA when the computer is turned off is the

Where the processing in a computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer.

A method for representing numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1 is called

How many bits make a byte?

A set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task is called

Devices where data can be read but new data cannot be stored are ____________ devices.

A computer connected to a network that distributes resources to other users is a

A program that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and/or spreads to other files

What does "Shareware" mean?

Sequence of events that occurs you turn on a computer and before you can use it is called

What is a Network Acceptable Use Policy?

All Rights Reserved gives which kind of permission from the owner?

What does "Public Domain" mean?