Computer Basics

The physical parts of the computer are called:

Can only simulate lines by printing a series of dots to print pictures and words

How many bytes are in a bit?

The main circuit board of a computer

Computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.

When cleaning the monitor, spray cleaner directly on the screen.

Save here if you want to be able to access a file at home

RAM is like a computer's_______, while a hard drive is like a computer's ________.

Uses one or more pens to draw lines to print graphs, charts, and other documents.

Electronic instructions that tell the computer what to do:

Which is the larger byte?

A socket at the back of a computer where you plug in hardware

Converts words into speech. People unable to speak use these.

Helps to prevent computer viruses:

Sets rules for how computer hardware and application software work together. Example: Windows

If an application is frozen, what troubleshooting strategy may fix the problem:

You must purchase Internet from a(n)____________

Determines how many programs your computer can run at one time

The primary storage device

You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.

The primary hardware needed to connect to the Internet is:

Saving to the cloud, means it's stored on the Internet instead of on your cpu's hard drive.

We use Mac OS X operating system in our computer labs

What color is the end of a VGA cable? Hint: it connects the monitor to the computer.

All Mac computers are made by which company:

Banks used this type of computer

Lets you add new features to a computer

Windows, OS X, and Linux are examples of:

What is Wi-Fi?

Word, Chrome, iTunes, Photostory are examples of: