Computer Basics

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

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

The MS Office application used for typing is:

An electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

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

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

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

A computer's main circuit board.

A byte is equal to how many bits?

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

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

The Microsoft Office program used to make presentations is called:

The "brain" of the computer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is NOT an example of hardware.

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

The Microsoft program used to create databases is called:

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

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

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

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

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

The Microsoft Program used to create spreadsheets is called:

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

The four components of a computer system are:

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

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

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

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

Which of the following would NOT be an input device.

Long-term storage on a computer is called:

Windows is the most popular operating system.