Basic Computer Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 7. disc storage device that uses laser technology to store information
  2. 11. only memory small bit of memory that stays in the computer when the computer is turned off
  3. 12. device device through which a computer sends out information
  4. 14. user interface (GUI)allows people to select text, icons, and menu items on the computer screen to choose commands and files and to start applications
  5. 16. a device that can store, retrieve, manipulate and process data to produce an outcome
  6. 17. is the physical equipment of a computer
  7. 19. an input device that is used to change images into information that a computer can read
  8. 21. basic computer function that refers to when a computer uses information
  9. 22. output device that displays text, objects, graphics, photographs, video and animation onto the screen
  10. 23. hand-held pointing device that controls the cursor
  11. 25. technology is the use of technology tools, including computer systems and telecommunications, to input, store, process, and communicate information
  12. 26. output device that transfers information to a hard copy, such as paper or a transparency
  13. 27. systems most important type of system software that manages how a computer's hardware and central processing unit communicate, manage files, and runs application software
Down
  1. 1. device or type of expansion card that sends and receives information via telephone to a computer
  2. 2. a set of instructions that makes the computer's hardware work
  3. 3. input device that is used to type text and commands into the computer
  4. 4. access memory short-term memory that forgets everything it knows once the computer is turned off
  5. 5. software includes programs that help people do certain tasks such as word processing or spreadsheets
  6. 6. stands for a single character of data, such as a gigabyte (GB)
  7. 8. can also be called an application or software-a series of ordered instructions that can be done by a computer
  8. 9. process of starting or restarting your computer
  9. 10. a basic computer function that refers to when information is saved in a computer
  10. 13. are an output device that produces sound
  11. 15. code language a computer can understand and is made up of a series of ones and zeros
  12. 16. processing unit carries out instructions given to the computer, it is the brains of the computer
  13. 18. two or more computers linked together to share files, software, and resources, such as printers
  14. 20. device computer takes in the information
  15. 24. drive long term storage device that reads and writes data to and from round, rigid disks encased in a container located inside the computer