Computer Basics & Vocabulary

Any device such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, touchpad, etc.

Long-term storage on a computer is called:

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

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

An electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

The "brain" of the computer.

This device is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.

A computer that is battery powered and portable and can be used anywhere.

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

Which of the following is NOT an example of hardware.

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

A computer's main circuit board.

Computers made up of different parts, including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse

Found in many programs, this feature allows the user to ask questions and get answers.

An object that protects the CPU from getting hot inside the computer.

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

Mobile devices such as a smart phone, tablet and MP3 players have their own operating systems.

The fastest type of computer that can store data and perform tasks at incredible speeds.

A computer that is handheld and has a touch sensitive screen for typing and navigation.

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

Which of the following would NOT be an input device.

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

A byte is equal to how many bits?

Software used to collect, store, organize, modify and extract data.

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

The four components of a computer system are:

A software program used to create, type and print documents.

This device allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it as a digital image.

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

This device lets you capture pictures and videos in a digital format.

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

The Microsoft Program used to create spreadsheets is called:

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

A computer introduced in 1984 by Apple and was the first personal computer with GUI.

Windows is the most popular operating system.