Computing Lesson 1 Key Terms

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Across
  1. 4. refers to information that your computer processes such as text numbers, sound, video, images and files
  2. 5. refers to your computer and its components inside and external peripherals, such as your monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer
  3. 8. process information is stored on the computer’s hard drive
  4. 10. often smaller, less expensive and more portable and can use battery or AC power
  5. 13. consists of a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and system unit, also called personal computers (PCs)
  6. 15. range of products that go with personal computer
  7. 16. refers to the programs or instructions that tell the computer what tasks to perform
  8. 17. Information is output on computers monitor
Down
  1. 1. computers that literally fit in your hand
  2. 2. refers to the person using the computer
  3. 3. includes a touchscreen, microphone, camera and speakers, all built into the same unit
  4. 6. known as desktop computers
  5. 7. are like supercomputers in that they are very powerful and made to execute many programs simultaneously at a high speed
  6. 9. a computer or series of computers designed to process data at extremely fast speeds
  7. 11. input information is processed by the computer
  8. 12. an individual inputs information via mouse or keyboard
  9. 14. is a programmable electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed and display the results of these operations