Computer Basics

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Across
  1. 4. an electronic device that manipulates information, or data
  2. 5. controls the pointer on the screen
  3. 7. is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse
  4. 8. collects deleted files in the event you accidentally delete files, they can be retrieved from there
  5. 9. is an organized collection of commands and shortcuts
  6. 10. is a contained area—like a picture within a picture—with its own menus and buttons specific to that program
  7. 11. works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
Down
  1. 1. is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it
  2. 2. is the mouse pointer
  3. 3. is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.
  4. 5. is the computer's main circuit board
  5. 6. allows you to type letters, numbers, and words into the computer.