Basic Computer Vocabulary

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