Unit 4 Review
Across
- 2. Software that allows an operating system to interface (communicate) with hardware
- 4. Includes your operating system (OS) and utility software
- 6. Getting rid of files you haven't used for a long time or temporary files
- 7. Programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks
- 8. Instructions stored on the ROM chip
- 9. Software performs calculations on numbers and displays other data; includes charts and graphing capabilities
- 14. Sending documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer is called ________.
- 15. 1 million bytes
- 17. Used to describe the combination of hardware architecture and software used to run applications, another name for OS
- 21. 1 billion bytes
- 24. Software a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data
- 26. Re-organizes your hard drive so that scattered bits of files are reorganized for efficiency in retrieving data
- 28. Starting the computer when the power button is turned off
- 29. Search tools typically use an _____ to assist with locating items quickly.
- 30. A fact, figure, or idea that is not processed
- 33. Software create documents that include sophisticated formatting, tables, photos, drawings, and links to online content
- 34. Software used to enhance photo quality or apply special effects to a picture
- 35. Interface The user must type in command language with exact spelling, form, and punctuation
- 38. While waiting for devices (like a printer, for example), the OS places items in ________.
- 42. Type of apps written for a specific platform and installed on a computer or mobile device
- 44. Simply restarting the computer
- 45. 8 bits
- 46. Utility program that restores damaged files
- 47. Provides security features such as a firewall or spyware protection
- 48. All data is stored as _____ in the computer memory.
- 49. Another name for an app store
- 52. Restores your system to an earlier date to remove new settings that may have caused problems
- 54. Computers use a ________ (Base 2) numbering system.
- 55. Software that enables you to create slideshows that include text, graphics, and multimedia
- 57. A program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.
Down
- 1. 1 trillion bytes
- 3. Defining your entire computer system (naming it)
- 5. Allows only ONE program/app to run at a time in the operating system (gaming consoles use this)
- 10. Data that has been organized in a meaningful way
- 11. Allows TWO OR MORE programs/apps to run at the same time in the operating system
- 12. Programmers also use a _____ (base 16) numbering system.
- 13. 1 thousand bytes
- 16. Type of interface that provides icons (or tiles) to click and run applications
- 18. Multiple documents line up in a _____ in the print buffer
- 19. Software that assists you in becoming more effective and efficient while performing daily activities at work, school, and home
- 20. Editing software used to create and edit video files
- 22. Software used to create a series of moving images
- 23. Software that allows you to optimize and maintain your computer
- 25. Special type of cloud app that is accessed by visiting a website in a browser (shopping, banking)
- 27. Schedules regular maintenance tasks (ex: backups and virus updates)
- 31. Software and data that are not stored on your computer or mobile device (ex. social networks, email)
- 32. Utility program to get updated drivers or definitions
- 33. Authoring software helps users create a business or personal websites generally without requiring advanced HTML skills
- 36. Software works with music files and allows you to record/edit audio to create podcast
- 37. Software used to layout pages for books, magazines, and other print materials
- 39. Type of interface where users type in their commands using a keyboard
- 40. Helps organize your appointments and people you know
- 41. Files that have been compressed to they are smaller in size
- 43. Provides you with an interface to work with your computer hardware and applications
- 50. Authoring software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application
- 51. The OS determines the _____ in which tasks are processed.
- 53. People use a ____________ (Base 10) numbering system
- 56. The process of starting your computer