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- 4. A part of a recording device that senses data on a carrier medium such as a disk or tape.
- 7. A part of a computer that reads information on a hard disk, or a separate device that can be connected to a computer in order to do this.
- 9. Refers to storage media that can be re-recorded many times.
- 11. A synonym to DVD burner.
- 13. A system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.
- 14. A term that used to describe memory content that is lost when the power is interrupted or switched off.
- 15. A scooped-out place in which data is stored.
- 16. A type of computer memory that can retrieve stored information even after having been power cycled.
- 18. The time that is needed to get information that is stored in a computer.
- 19. Transferred to another device.
- 25. A small storage device that uses nonvolatile semiconductor.
- 27. A rough path or road, typically one beaten by use rather than constructed.
- 28. A long, narrow area at the top of a computer screen that contains lists of instructions to the computer.
- 30. A rigid rotating disk on which data is stored in a disk drive; a hard disk (considered as a physical object).
- 32. A piece of computer equipment that you use for copying data from a computer onto a DVD.
- 33. A place on a computer where files or programs can be stored.
- 34. A separate area on a computer screen that shows information and can be moved around.
- 36. A piece of text, such as a page number or a title, that appears at the top of every page in a document.
- 39. A feature of some software programs that allows you to see what a document on the computer screen will look like when it is printed out.
- 41. A type of mass storage device similar to a hard disk drive, but it does not have any moving parts.
- 43. A computer disc that is read by a laser (= a narrow beam of light). It can store sound, video, or computer data and programs.
- 47. A piece of text, such as a page number or a title, that appears at the bottom of every page of a document or book.
- 48. To put a number of things in an order or to separate them into groups.
- 50. An area on a spreadsheet where data can be entered.
- 51. Function that allows you to extract information according to criteria.
- 52. A line of written or printed text after leaving extra space, compared with the place where other lines begin.
- 54. A large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts.
- 55. A small plastic disk with a shiny surface on which information, especially high-quality sound, is recorded.
- 56. To remove the good or bad effects of an action or several actions.
- 57. The way in which information is arranged and stored on a computer.
- 59. A computer system or hard drive consisting of a combination of analog and digital computer systems or some types of hard drive.
- 60. The way in which information is made available to the user on the screen of a computer, mobile phone, etc.
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- 1. A small piece of equipment that you connect to a computer or other piece of electronic equipment to copy and store information.
- 2. The rate at which circuits or other devices operate when handling digital information.
- 3. A list of choices on a computer screen that is hidden until you choose to look at it.
- 5. A copy of information held on a computer that is stored separately from the computer.
- 6. A peripheral device that reads and writes a memory card made of flash memory chips.
- 8. A large amount of information stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be easily looked at or changed.
- 10. A connection that allows you to move easily between two computer documents or two pages on the internet.
- 12. A small soft piece of plastic that is protected by a hard cover and is used to store computer information.
- 17. The reproduction of an already recorded sound or image.
- 20. A file system cataloging structure which contains references to other computer files, and possibly other directories.
- 21. A program used for preparing documents and letters, or a computer for doing this.
- 22. A long, thin strip at the side of a computer window, used for moving its contents up, down, or across.
- 23. A row of icons on a computer screen.
- 24. A drive technology that reports its own degradation, enabling the operating system to warn the user of potential failure.
- 26. A computer program, used especially in business, that allows you to do financial calculations and plans.
- 29. Strong in colour or shape, and very noticeable to the eye.
- 31. An optical disc format designed to display high definition video and store large amounts of data.
- 35. A collection of information stored on a computer in alphabetical order.
- 37. A view on a computer screen that contains icons representing files, programs, and other features of the computer.
- 38. An optical disc recorder that uses optical disc recording technologies to digitally record analog or digital signals onto blank writable DVD media.
- 40. A type of databases that allows the user to find and organize data in many different ways.
- 42. A powerful, narrow beam of light that can be used for sroring data on disks.
- 44. A small picture or symbol on a computer screen that you point to and click on with a mouse to give the computer an instruction.
- 45. A set of icons at the bottom of the screen that gives you access to the things you use most.
- 46. A symbol, often a small, black circle, used in text to show separate things in a list.
- 47. A division of a database that contains a particular type of information, such as names or numbers.
- 49. A document or a part of document showing work that needs to be done or that has been done.
- 53. A disc used for storing and playing music, films, or information.
- 58. To keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer.