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- 2. High-level programming language developed by Bjarne Stroustrup.
- 3. This stands for Random Access Memory. You can think of this as the "space" where you computer does its processing. The more space you have the more processes you can run at the same time. More RAM is always better than less. You can never have much RAM.
- 6. is a mechanical device used to assist a person in performing mathematical calculations and counting.
- 8. is the illusion of movement created by showing a series of still pictures in rapid succession.
- 10. the main chip on the computer that makes everything go.
- 12. Allows you to organize files and other folders.
- 13. is a clickable image object used with graphical operating systems.
- 16. is a program or utility designed to locate errors or issues within a program while checking the code structure.
- 17. To quit all applications and turn off the computer.
- 20. Your computer or application no longer works correctly and so you "loose" all the work you've done since the last time you saved.
- 21. is 1,000,000 bytes.
- 24. To make a change to existing data.
- 25. was invented by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly.
- 28. a set of secret characters or words utilized to gain access to a computer, web page, network resource, or data.
- 30. Metaphorically, the hard drive (and other kinds of storage media like floppy disks) which store files and folders.
- 31. a single visual object used to represent text, numbers, or symbols.
- 32. The most widely used operating system for personal computers from Microsoft.
- 34. terms used to describe the process of identifying a person and making sure they are who they say they are.
- 36. Allows you to move around through your document.
- 38. Pointing device that allows you to tell the computer what to do.
- 40. A membership with a multiple-user network, online service, computer, or other service.
Down
- 1. The name of the arrow (or other shape) that tracks across the screen as you move the mouse (or other pointing device) around.
- 2. To close a window that has been opened for viewing and / or editing.
- 4. The brand name of a family of personal computers (hardware) and an operating system (software) from Apple, introduced in 1984.
- 5. A general-purpose machine that processes data according to a set of instructions that are stored internally either temporarily or permanently
- 6. a synonym for a web address.
- 7. Files you create and edit.
- 9. This is a unit of measure = 1,000. So 1,000 bytes is a KiloByte.
- 11. To move an object on screen in which its complete movement is visible from starting location to destination.
- 14. To press the mouse button twice in rapid succession without moving the mouse between clicks.
- 15. System software that allows your computer to work.
- 18. Place where you put files and folders that you may later want to delete or get rid of. Compare Trash.
- 19. Tell the computer to create a file on disk that has the information you've put into the document (usually typing).
- 22. Instructions that tell the computer what to do.
- 23. This if the primary text input device.
- 26. To select an object by pressing the mouse button.
- 27. Allows you to organize files and other folders.
- 29. An on-screen representation of a desktop such as used in the Macintosh and Windows operating systems.
- 33. To remove an item of data from a file or to remove a file from the disk.
- 35. describes a hardware device that is installed outside of the computer.
- 37. Shows the icons but also orders the icons (often by name, but can sort the list in other ways) and shows more information about them.
- 38. Displays a list of commands, some with images next to them.
- 39. In a graphical user interface (GUI), a small, pictorial, on screen representation of an object, such as a document, program, folder or disk drive.