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- 5. a built in device for storing programs and data; a high-volume internal data storage device
- 9. a network storage device
- 11. the viewing area on a computer monitor
- 12. internal hard drives or external devices such as flash drives used to store data
- 14. keys service keys that move the insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key
- 15. starting position for fingers on the keyboard when touch typing: a s d f j k l ; ‘
- 16. processing unit the internal operating unit or the computer's "brain" that controls the interaction between hardware and software
- 19. a compact disc; a high-volume external data storage device
- 20. one of the four main parts of the keyboard that are numbers.
- 21. a pointing device used to control the cursor on the screen and used to perform tasks such as clicking or dragging
- 23. from frequent repetition, reproducing a movement without thinking
- 24. the physical equipment in a computer system: keyboard, disk drive, printer, monitor, etc.
- 26. key special key that executes commands with other key(s) primarily for navigating menus, accessing alternate functions, and typing special characters.
- 28. key service key that moves the insertion point to a preset position
- 29. bar service key that inserts space between words and sentences
- 31. key special key that executes commands with other key(s) primarily for actions like copying, pasting, undoing, or saving
- 32. lock service key that capitalizes all letters when locked down
- 33. a portable hardware device for storing data
- 36. the number of standard words keyed in one minute
- 38. hardware that contains a set of keys you tap to insert text and numbers or to perform special tasks
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- 1. special keys located at the top of the keyboard (f1, f2, f3, etc.) that are used alone or with the ctrl, alt, and shift keys to execute software commands
- 2. insulated wire that connects computer parts
- 3. one of the four main parts of the keyboard that has keys that are used to move around including: page up, page down, home, and end
- 4. any accessory that can be connected to the computer, such as printer or scanner
- 6. key (esc) service key that closes a software menu or dialog box
- 7. one of the four main parts of the keyboard that are letters.
- 8. a device that prints a hard copy of electronic documents
- 10. keys special keys that allow you to use the computer to perform specific functions: space bar, tab key, caps lock key, control key, shift key, delete key, return key, and arrow keys
- 11. instructions used by a computer to operate its hardware or to perform tasks such as word processing
- 13. the way people sit at, place, and use the computer to avoid injury
- 17. service key that removes the character to the right of the insertion point
- 18. one of the four main parts of the keyboard that is a set of keys dedicated to numbers and mathematical operations
- 22. the number of main parts of the keyboard
- 25. service key that causes the insertion point to move to the left margin and down to the next line
- 27. a small computer that combines the monitor, keyboard, storage devices, and cpu hardware together in one easy-to-transport case
- 29. keys service keys that makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with those keys
- 30. typing using all 10 fingers and without looking at the keys
- 34. service key that deletes the character to the left of the insertion point
- 35. the screen connected to the computer that displays text and graphic images
- 37. a high-capacity external device for reading and storing data