Computer Basics Vocabulary

4. The unit of measurement for computer memory (8 bits).
7. The ‘brains’ of a computer. It carries out programmatic steps in order to process data.
9. Portable secondary memory that connects to a computer using a standard USB interface.
10. Well-defined rules that define how pages are formatted.
11. An Internet-enabled computer that executes software for providing access to certain Web documents.
14. Collections of wires that carry information in the form of electrical signals.
15. A collection of programs that controls how the CPU, memory, and input/output devices work together to execute programs.
17. Uses intuitive, visual elements to simplify the process of viewing files and executing programs.
18. A collection of software that spans the internet. It enables the interlinking of documents and resources.
19. The physical components of the computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, and hard drive.

1. A worldwide system of computer networks, otherwise known as the physical connection of computers.
2. Accesses a Web page, interprets the HTML formatting information, and displays that formatted page accordingly.
3. A device that receives, stores, and processes information.
5. Represents a connection to another page and is usually displayed on a Web page as underlined, colored text.
6. Allows the user to communicate with the computer by entering commands and then viewing the results.
7. Uses high-speed circuitry and is usually built into the CPU.
8. Memory packaged on separate chips and communicated with the CPU using lower-speed circuitry.
12. Manages the resources and behavior of the computer itself.
13. Holds together and allows communication between many of the crucial components of a computer, including the CPU, memory, and connectors for input and output devices.
16. The programs that execute on the computer, carrying out tasks such as word processing or accessing the Web.