Computer Basics

A computer's main circuit board.

The Google applications to create graphs, charts and calculate numerical data is called:

Any physical part of your computer such as a mouse or keyboard.

A computer introduced in 1984 by Apple and was the first personal computer with GUI.

Software used to collect, store, organize, modify and extract data.

Mobile devices such as a smart phone, tablet and MP3 players have their own operating systems.

The Microsoft program used to create databases is called:

Small pictures on your screen that represent different files and programs are called:

A software program used to create, type and print documents.

Long-term storage on a computer is called:

Any device that is used to put information into a computer.

The Microsoft Program used to create spreadsheets is called:

Which of the following is NOT considered a cloud based application?

A software program used for reporting statistical data with numbers and budgets.

An organized collection of commands or shortcuts is called:

A cell phone that can do a lot of the same functions as a computer.

The Microsoft program used to create desktop publishing documents such as flyers is:

A computer's short-term memory and temporarily stores the data until it is needed.

A contained area, like a picture within a picture, with its own menus and buttons specific to that program is called:

The MS Office application used for typing is:

In 1944, engineers from this company developed a 50 foot by 8 foot computer that could + - x /

Modern operating systems which lets you use your mouse to click icons, buttons, and menus.

A computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.

A feature found in all Office programs that offers a variety of ways to get help is called:

A computer that is battery powered and portable and can be used anywhere.

Computer memory on which data has been prerecorded and can only be READ.

Windows is the most popular operating system.

A unit of storage capable of holding a single character of data.

The process of starting your computer is called:

This device allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it as a digital image.

An object that protects the CPU from getting hot inside the computer.

The fastest type of computer that can store data and perform tasks at incredible speeds.

Personal computers were first introduced to the public in the...

The Microsoft Office program used to make presentations is called:

Software used to create slides that can be shown during an oral report.

Which of the following would NOT be an input device.

The "brain" of the computer.

The four components of a computer system are:

A byte is equal to how many bits?

The main screen that appears on your computer and from which you access all your programs is called:

Computers made up of different parts, including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse

A computer that is handheld and has a touch sensitive screen for typing and navigation.

An important software that runs the computer, such as Windows or Mac OS.

Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.

This device is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.

Which of the following is NOT an example of hardware.

An electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

Another word for an installed program on your computer or mobile device is:

This device lets you capture pictures and videos in a digital format.

The Google application to use to type is called: