Computer Terms 1

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  1. 5. Way in which the user obtains data from a computer, such as reading a text message, printing a report, or viewing photos on a monitor
  2. 6. Location in an application where all of the commands are displayed
  3. 8. Small circuit board that controls all of the work done by a computer; most important part of a computer
  4. 9. Series of letters and/or numbers and symbols that a person keys to gain access to a computer
  5. 12. Framed screen in which an application opens
  6. 14. box Area on a computer screen that lists the choices the user can make
  7. 15. Used by Windows operating systems to organize computer files
  8. 16. Series of letters and/or numbers that identifies the user to the computer
  9. 17. Windows feature that displays icons for open applications and files
  10. 18. Location where a user can key keywords to conduct a search
  11. 19. Folder stored inside another folder
  12. 20. Machine that follows a set of instructions to change and store data
  13. 22. Computer data storage for the operating system, applications, and data when a computer is on
  14. 24. The tiled interface that displays when a user opens Windows 8 or 8.1
  15. 25. Device used to store computer files; built into most personal computers
  16. 27. Working memory of a computer that is erased or cleared when the computer is turned off
  17. 30. Facts and figures such as words, pictures, and numbers
  18. 31. Button used to restore an application window to its previous size
  19. 33. Local Area Network that connects computers that are close to each other, usually in the same building
  20. 34. Location on the Web where information or applications may be stored
  21. 35. button that removes an application window from the taskbar so as to fill the entire screen
  22. 37. Refers to performing calculations with two digits?0 and 1
  23. 38. Refers to how data is changed or used
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  1. 1. Programs that give instructions to a computer
  2. 2. Drive and series of folders and subfolders that describe the location of a computer file, such as Documents\Computers\Chapter 2\Moon Project
  3. 3. Causes text to move to a new line automatically when the current line is full
  4. 4. Button that sends an application window to the taskbar to hide it from the screen
  5. 7. Small computer designed for an individual user
  6. 10. Physical parts of a computer that a person can touch with his or her hands
  7. 11. Refers to the way a user puts data into a computer
  8. 13. On-screen work area where windows, icons, tools, gadgets, and images appear
  9. 15. Type of memory storage that is often used in portable devices such as USB flash drives, laptops, and PDAs; it is relatively inexpensive and characterized by quick read access time
  10. 21. Device that works with a computer, such as a printer, digital tablet, scanner, or headset
  11. 23. Refers to saving data for later use
  12. 26. Software that controls the basic operations of a computer
  13. 28. Software that allows a person to complete a specific task such as creating a report, browsing the Internet, editing a multimedia video, or calculating a math problem
  14. 29. The Windows 8/8.1 tool that can be displayed anytime to give access to searching, sharing, the Start screen, devices, and operating system settings
  15. 32. for online apps
  16. 36. Most common storage device inside a computer
  17. 37. Another name for digital communication tools