Computer Basics Terms Test Review

Which term is a computer component that controls the entire system and is known as the “brains”?

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

_________ is temporary memory; it is not saved when the computer is turned off.

__________ is the physical components of the computer that you can see and touch.

A __________ is an output device that allows you to get a hard copy of what's on the monitor.

________ is a group of computers that share resources.

When a computer uses input data or information to obtain a meaningful result. (Takes place in the CPU)

___________ is software that manages how hardware and software work together and talk to each other.

Short Term Memory is when all data not being used is stored & remains when the computer is off.

The set of instructions or programs loaded into a computer that tells it what to do is ____________.

Which term describes hardware devices that SEND data to a computer?

The letters ROM stand for "Read Only Memory".

Computer network that links devices w/in a building or group of adjacent buildings.(Ex:School Computers)

Computer network that exists over a large-scale geographical area. (Examples: HCS; Internet)

__________ is memory that permanently stores data on personal computers and can’t be changed.

A __________ is an output device that allows you to hear the sounds from the software.

What are the four steps in the Information Processing Cycle?

____________ is software developed to help the user to perform specific tasks. (You download it.)

___________ is a device which connects computers or computer systems to the internet.

_______ a company that offers services for accessing and using the Internet. (Example: HTC)

The letters CPU stand for "Central Processing Unit".

Which term describes hardware devices that produce the results of processed data?

A ____________ is an input device used to move a cursor around a screen.

A(n) ________ is an electronic device/machine that takes info., stores & processes data, & provides meaningful output.

A _____________ is an output device that displays information on a screen.

A ______________ is an input device used to type text into a computer.

_________ allows computers and devices to connect to a local area network wirelessly.

System software is a program that is designed to run a computer's hardware and application programs.

__________ is saving files on servers located on the Internet. It can be accessed from any device.

The letters RAM stand for "Random Allday Memory".