Computer Basics Review

You need to use caution when downloading software. It can contain viruses or other malware.

The three most common operating systems for personal computers are:

You should open up your file in the same type of application as it is designed for ___________.

The ___ is the case that contains the main components of the computer. (ex. motherboard, CPU)

The ___ keys are used to move the cursor, scroll a document, or for controllers for a game.

Mac OS is the operating system for Apple computers. It is preloaded on ___ computers.

The ____ keypad resembles a calculator keypad.

A __ allows you to write a letter, design a flyer or create any type of documents. MS Word is a

Booting happens when you press the PC's power button. What happens during this process?

Desktop and laptop computers are the only devices that can run apps.

If you want to listen to MP3's or watch movies, you will need a __________.

The ___ software runs your computer. It communicates with the memory, hardware and software.

A ___ is the tool you use to access information on the Web. (ex. Google Chrome, IE, Safari)

The ___ is one of the primary ways we communicate with the computer to enter data.

To find the file's format, you can look at its extension (i.e. .docx, .txt, .jpg)

When you store something on the cloud, it is stored on servers on the Internet.

Using the cloud comes with the risk that someone might gain access to your personal data, so...

Two ways to delete are:

Applications for desktop or laptops are called desktop apps. & mobile are called mobile apps.

The cloud allows you to ___________.

Laptops are battery or AC-powered and are more portable than desktop computers.

The ___ works with a video card, inside the system unit to display images and text.

____ is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the monitor or mouse.

___ are examples of peripheral pointing devices. They let you point, click, or move items.

The ___ keys are labeled F1 through F12. They can be used as shortcuts for common tasks.

Applications which run in the cloud and don't need to be installed on your computer are called:

You are using a type of computer when you get cash from an ATM, scan food, or use a calculator

Most desktop computers are more difficult to upgrade and expand than laptops.

___ is a set of instructions that tell the hardware what to do. (Ex. web browsers, games, etc.)

____ comes preloaded on most new PCs, which makes it the most popular OS in the world.

What does the computer allow you to do?