Computer Basics

1. a collection of software that spans the Internet and enables the interlinking of documents and resources
5. a collection of 8 bits
6. represents a connection to another page
9. the programs that execute on the computer
10. document that stores information
12. utilizes high-speed electronic memory
17. the physical components of the computer
18. well-defined rules
19. communicates with the CPU using lower-speed circuitry

2. a collection of programs that controls how the CPU, memory, and I/O devices work together to execute programs
3. able to store up to 8.5GB of data
4. carries out programmatic steps in order to process data
7. store data as electrical charges in a series of memory "cells" made up of non-volatile electronic circuitry
8. ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to communicate to each other
11. a vast, international network of computers
13. stores bits as magnetized and nonmagnetized spots
14. a collection of files that are organized together and labeled with a common name
15. stores programs and data
16. a small, portable device that integrates all of the computer components into one unit
20. electronic components wired together to control the flow of electrical signals