Chapter 1 Vocab

4. where the CPU is located
5. Access Memory, apart of the primary memory separated from the CPU that communicates with the CPU using lower-speed circuitry
8. collection of 8 bits; a unit of measure for computer memory
11. system, collection of programs that control how the CPU, memory, and input/output devices work together to execute programs
15. a collection of files that are organized together and labeled with a common name
18. drive, stores data as electrical charges in a series of memory “cells” made up of non-volatile electronic circuitry
20. represents a connection to another page, displayed in a Web page as underlined, colored text
21. processing unit, the “brains” of the computer that controls the internal workings of the machine
22. represent workspaces that can be active at the same time
23. Has a trunk
24. down menus, allow users to identify and select commands easily such as file and edit

1. a vast international network of computers; crosses geographical borders and links computers
2. wide web, a collection of software that spans the Internet and enables the interlinking of documents and resources
3. Flying mammal
6. Likes to chase mice
7. user interface, uses intuitive and visual elements to simplify the process of viewing files and executing similar features and behaviors
8. a collection of wires that carry information in the form of electrical signals
9. Large marsupial
10. system, manages the computer’s memory, organizing storage into files and directories
12. Software, programs such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox
13. small pictures that convey some aspect of elements they symbolize
14. Man's best friend
16. apart from the primary memory built into the CPU that utilizes high-speed circuitry to provide extremely fast data
17. electronic components wired together to control the flow of electrical signals
19. manages the CPU’s operation and controls how data and instructions are loaded from memory and accessed by the CPU