Computing Fundamentals

4. Calculation using functions to find mathematical results in a spreadsheet
5. Sharp increase in electrical voltage that can cause damage to computer components
7. Instructions given to an operating system indicating actions to be taken by the CPU
10. Handheld cellular telephone that is also a tiny computer; enables a user to stay organized and access the Internet
12. Malicious program installed without the user's knowledge while surfing the Internet that tracks the casers activities and gathers other information
14. Status of a window expanded to take up the full screen
16. Specialized PC system used to store and share data on a network
17. List of menu options shown at the top of a folder window
19. An uncompressed audio file
22. Complete loss of electricity that causes a computer to shut down
23. Image compression format that reduces file size with loss of color and other image data
25. Intersection of row and column in a spreadsheet or table
26. Very dangerous type of drug abuse using compressed air
27. Smallest binary unit
28. Default screen seen when Windows starts; provides tools for opening and using files and programs

1. Series of steps that walk a user through performing various tasks on a computer
2. Waiting in line
3. File created to input, organize, and analyze a large amount of data
4. Virtual file container used by the OS to help organize files on a hard drive
5. Loading the OS is a part of the ________ process
6. Single sheet within an Excel spreadsheet workbook
8. List of options that appears when you right-click
9. Pieces of text that are stored on the computer as you surf the Internet that help Web sites track your activities
10. Free trial version of paid software
11. One cycle per second
13. Background image on the desktop
15. Area at the bottom of the desktop that contains the Start button, system tray, and icons for all open programs
18. Eight bits of data
20. Programs that enable communication between a device and the OS
21. Mass storage device used to store data and the operating system
24. Set of instructions that extend the function of a computer. Also known as an application or software
29. Connection used to attach input and output devices such as USB or parallel cables to a computer