Computer Terms

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Across
  1. 3. The "home screen" on your computer--what you see when you first log on.
  2. 6. An application/program used to access and view websites.
  3. 11. Headphones are an example of an _____________ device.
  4. 12. A tool for finding information on the Internet. Like Google.
  5. 13. Located inside your computer; location where you store data including the operating system.
  6. 16. The instructions that tell the computer what to do; the programs of the computer system.
  7. 17. A software tool used to complete a specific task such as create a letter, browse the Internet, and calculate a math problem.
  8. 19. In a program, such as an Internet browser, a tab is one of several small, labeled, clickable, areas at the top of a ____________.
  9. 20. A network of computer networks.
  10. 21. The hardware that allows computer to connect to the internet.
  11. 22. The primary component of a computer that processes instructions. It runs the operating system and applications, constantly receiving input from the user or active software programs.
Down
  1. 1. A collection of computers that are connected.
  2. 2. A computer’s central communications backbone connectivity point, through which all components and external peripherals connect.
  3. 4. Random _________ Memory is a type of data storage used in computers that is generally located on the motherboard.
  4. 5. The physical equipment of the computer system that you can see and touch.
  5. 7. A device that plugs into a cable or phone line and broadcasts the digital signal wirelessly. This device is what make WiFi possible.
  6. 8. WiFi is technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a ________________ signal.
  7. 9. Changing the way that text, graphics, tables and other elements looks on the page.
  8. 10. Where we store and access data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive.
  9. 14. RAM is _________ memory which means it isn't stored forever.
  10. 15. Directory that includes all Files and Folders.
  11. 18. Most important software on the computer; controls the hardware and makes it possible to run other types of software.