Duplicate of Computers Basics

Random Access Memory (RAM) is used when you start up your computer and stores temporary files.

Which type of application software allows you organize addresses or customer accounts?

A large computer network that spans a large geographic area.

Which type of printer uses pens to draw?

This hardware component controls the graphics on the computer.

Approximately one trillion bytes are called a

Which type of application software allows you to prepare oral reports to a group?

When is our Computer Basics exam?

What is used to enter information into our computer. A keyboard is one of them.

Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are examples of

A network of computers within a company or organization.

Which type of printer strikes an ink ribbon?

Approximately one trillion bytes.

Which type of application software allows you to type text documents such as a report?

1,000 bytes are called a

Which keys move you up a line, down a line or a space in either direction?

What do you call certain keys on the computer such as alt, delete, home and end?

What was the last theme song played on Friday called?

Permanent memory on the computer built in on chips that cannot be changed.

Which type of application software allows you to create professional looking creative documents?

What indicates how densely packed the pixels are on a monitor?

Which type of software does a specific task, such as word processing?

The processor of a computer is also known as the

What is the permanent storage where all programs are saved on the computer?

Which storage device connects to the computers USB Port?

Which step in the information processing cycle is saving?

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) or the processor is the ____________ of the computer.

A document that has been set up that can be used over and over again.

Which application software allows you to perform mathematical calculations?

The large program that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware components.

How can you protect your computer from outsiders infecting your information or computer?

What is a mega byte (MB)?

The keypad to the right of the keyboard that lets you type numbers.

RAM stands for

Which step in the information processing cycle is opening a computer file?

The process of pressing alt, control, delete to reboot.

A physical printout

A group of computers that share a common communication lines in a close proximity

The factory settings on a computer.

Monitors, keyboards and mouses are components that you can touch and are called

Which is the most expensive printer that produces top quality image print?

A computer copy of a document.

Which type of application software allows you to send and receive emails?

A device that connects to the outside of your computer that allows you to perform a function?

How many children does Mrs. Sturtz have?

What is the flat, electrical board where all the computer chips and wires are connected?

The spot on the computer for connecting peripheral devices to the computer.

Which type of device shows the results, such as a monitor or speakers?

Which part of the computer determines how fast your computer performs tasks

A high capacity storage device inside the CPU.

Approximately one billion bytes are called a