Computer Terms

Across

2. computer's main long term memory and the fastest form of long term storage that the computer uses
3. use of information and communication technology to improve the relationship between citizen and government
4. used to publish documents that may contain text, images, sound and video
6. collection of details stored in a database
7. input device that allows users to move the cursor on the screen
8. allows computer users to store information on a recordable compact disk
9. main controlling program of the PC
15. storehouse for a collection of computerized data files
16. shoppers can subscribe to mobile coupon aggregators
17. single electronic document found in the world wide web
18. relies on the use of wireless devices
19. main output device of the computer
20. refers to the varied computer machinery and software used to digitally create, collect, store, manipulate and relay office information needed for accomplishing basic tasks
25. only unique values can be assigned in each row for a certain field
26. output device that produces hard copy of what is displayed on screen
27. a device that enables computers to communicate with each other over a telephone line or cable line
29. identification of specific markets to target them with advertising messages
32. a standard interactive programming language for getting information from and updating to a database
34. commonly used for computer games
36. system that lets you have domain name to IP address mappings or convertions
39. refers to all the physical components of a PC
40. direct sale from business to consumer through electronic storefronts
41. prints by spraying liquid ink on the paper
42. programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve and process large amounts of data
43. main input device to most computers
44. conducting business activities electronically over computer networks
46. backbone of office automation
47. a collection of elements and procedures that interact to accomplish a goal
49. device that can read text or illustrations printed on paper and translate the information into a form the computer can use

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1. camera that stores images digitally
5. brain of the computer
6. help managers organize and analyze the information when making decisions
10. convenient way to send electronic messages between two people who both have access to the internet
11. output device that allows computer users to hear sounds
12. enable shoppers to compare prices and products on web
13. a collection of people, hardware, software, data, and procedures that interact to generate information to support the users of an organization
14. prints across the paper by using a set of vertical print-wires that leave dots on paper
21. reads information from a very thin disk that is inside a flat, square plastic case
22. uses a compact disk, a shiny, circular disk similar to the ones that hold music
23. the first program that runs on the computer
24. offers the best resolution and speed to handle both text and graphics printing
28. purchases often approach 40 percent of a manufacturing company's total revenues
30. are combinations of hardware, software, and other resources used to facilitate communications and enhance productivity
31. created a .mobi domain to help attract mobile users to the web
33. contains multiple webpages with the first page usually serving as a homepage
35. single web site that offers many products and services at one internet location
37. main circuit board in the computer where everything comes together
38. electrical channels through which various parts of the computer communicate
45. workforce of the motherboard
48. a small, high-speed memory area that is placed between the processor and system memory