ICT-Computer Basics

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

Windows is the most popular operating system.

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

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

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

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

A byte is equal to how many bits?

A computer's main circuit board.

An electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

A software program used to create documents such as essays & letters.

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

Long-term storage on a computer is called:

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

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

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

The "brain" of the computer.

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

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.

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

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

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