Computer Basics Review

The network card connects computers and allows them to talk to each other.

Desktop publishing is the best software to use for writing an essay.

A computer that is easy to operate is called ________.

A Great User Interface (GUI) uses graphics to help the user navigate around the computer.

Temporary storage holds info only when the computer is on. Which is temporary storage?

____ is where programs and apps run, can be opened, closed, or resized.

A small picture that links to a file or program is _____.

The _____ runs across the bottom of your screen (start menu and clock are here)

Which of the following is not an example of an input device?

One important advantage of cloud computing is the ability to share work easily.

A CD can hold more information than a DVD.

The ____ let(s) you move up or down and left or right to see all the info in a window

The purpose of storage in a computer is to hold information or data.

Both a monitor and a printer are output devices.

The video card handles the graphics that are displayed on the monitor.

Advantages of cloud computing include all of the following except ___________.

The control processing unit is the brain of the computer.

The motherboard holds all of the circuit boards in your computer.

The BIOS (basic input/output system) wakes up the computer and reminds it what to do.

Which of the following type of computer is the fastest?

The ____ controls how the CPU communicates with other computer components

___________ memory is stored on chips located on the motherboard.

A flash drive is connected to a computer by a ________.

You can balance a checkbook with spreadsheet software.

Which type of computer includes desktop computers and video game consoles?