SAM L1 Training: Computer Basics

Unicode and ASCII are examples of this

a byte consists of this many bits

Pressing the _____ key switches the navigation keypad to the numeric keypad

When an operating system employs _____ memory, it swaps files to the hard disk.

The RIGHT ARROW key is an example of this type of key

Sets the speed at which the CPU executes instructions

Drives with read/write heads that move over the surface of platters are a type of ____storage.

CDs and DVDs are types of _____ storage

The number system that consists of only two digits

USB Flash drives and camera memory cards are types of _____ storage

Data stored on a hard disk uses _____ access, so you can go directly to the data

An electronic channel that transfers data in multiple directions

Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu

Issues a command or starts a program

Moves a selected object from one play to another on the screen.

The _____ is the long bar below the letter keys on the keyboard.

Memory chips or modules hold data and programs as they are being processed by the ___

Data stored on a tape is _____ so it requires you to forward/rewind the tape to access info

The "brain" of a computer

Selects an object

You use a _____ key in conjunction with other keys to issue a command.

The smallest unit of time a processor can measure.

Flash memory is an example of _____ memory

When the computer is shut down, the information in _____ is erased.

The asterisk and forward slash are examples of this type of key

a gigabyte equals this many bytes

the word bit is short for this

Zooms in on an image or document

The data stored in _____ is saved even when a computer has been powered off.

Performs arithmetic and logic functions in the CPU