Unit 3: Computing Fundamentals and Operating Systems

Question 1

computer memory that is used by programs to perform necessary tasks

Accepted Answer

RAM

Question 2

the programs and other operating information used by a computer

Accepted Answer

software

Question 3

the computer chip primarily responsible for executing instructions

Accepted Answer

CPU

Question 4

the machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or electronic system

Accepted Answer

hardware

Question 5

software, consisting of programs and data that runs on computers, executes software

Accepted Answer

operating system

Question 6

a panel of keys that operates a computer or typewriter

Accepted Answer

keyboard

Question 7

Causes a window to disappear without closing the program or file or discarding any data

Accepted Answer

Minimize

Question 8

Software designed to help the user to perform single or multiple related, specific tasks

Accepted Answer

Application Software

Question 9

small boxes on the corners and edges of an object that allow you to change size/shape of object

Accepted Answer

sizing handle

Question 10

a printed circuit board where all the principal components of a computer connect

Accepted Answer

motherboard

Question 11

a device that allows a computer to read from and write to computer disks

Accepted Answer

disk drive

Question 12

storage device containing a read-write mechanism and a hard disks inside a sealed unit

Accepted Answer

hard drive

Question 13

a compact disk on which you can write only once and thereafter is read-only Memory

Accepted Answer

CD-R, CD

Question 14

a machine linked to a computer for printing text or pictures onto paper

Accepted Answer

printer

Question 15

a compact disc format that allows repeated recording on a disc

Accepted Answer

CD-RW

Question 16

small hand-held device that is dragged across a flat surface to move the cursor on the screen

Accepted Answer

mouse

Question 17

Plastic disk where music/digital info is stored. This info is read using a laser light.

Accepted Answer

Compact Disc (CD)

Question 18

a television like object that displays images generated by a computer

Accepted Answer

monitor

Question 19

connects peripheral devices to a computer, providing fast data exchange

Accepted Answer

USB

Question 20

memory whose contents can only be accessed and read, but cannot be changed

Accepted Answer

ROM

Questions 20