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_______ connects computers and allows them to talk to each other.
Video card
Network card
BIOS
CPU
Speakers are an example of a _________ device (part of a computer).
Hard drive
Input
Memory
Output
Match the following
Printer | Input | ||
Moniter | Output | ||
Game controller | Output | ||
Keyboard | Input | ||
Mouse | Input |
______ holds all of the other circuit boards.
Power supply
Motherboard
CPU
ROM
Installing | A set of instructions for the computer. | ||
Programming | Copying a program onto your hard drive from another source. | ||
Primary | People who write code. | ||
Programmers | Can hold information greater than a CD or DVD. | ||
Flash drive | Memory is stored on chips on the motherboard. |
Programs are like _____ that allow people to work with computers without learning the computer's language.
Translators
Downloaded
DVDs
Installing
Using bits and bytes in different combinations to represent a code is known as_______.
Translator
Programming
Installing
CD
________ memory is stored on the hard drive.
Secondary
DVD
Flash drive
Primary
Basic Input/Output System
Video card
BIOS
GUI
Network card
______ wakes up the computer and reminds it what to do.
CPU
BIOS
Power supply
Hard drive
_______ handles the graphics that are displayed on the monitor.
Video card
Motherboard
BIOS
Power supply
Type of port used by flash drives:
ROM
USB port
Video card
BIOS
The purpose of storage in a computer is to hold ______ or data.
Flash drive
Information
Primary
CD
_______ is the most common OS (operating system) for PCs.
Android
iOS
Windows
Lexis
Operating systems are constantly being _______ as technology advances.
User friendly
Installed
Upgraded
Windows
The large program that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware components is the ____________.
Windows
User friendly
Operating system
Graphics
A GUI (graphical user interface) uses ______ to help the user navigate within the computer system.
Graphics
Windows
User friendly
Operating system
Windows | You put things in this that you no longer need. | ||
Task bar | Uses graphics or pictures to help users navigate. | ||
Start menu | Contains basic operations such as run, shut down, log off, or find. | ||
GUI | The Start menu and clock are found on the ___. | ||
Recycle bin | Programs and applications run inside ____ that can be opened, closed, or resized. |
Scroll bar | Found bellow the menu bar in some windows, the ___ contains icons or options that allow you to perform specific tasks. | ||
Wallpaper | The ___ is like a backdrop on your desktop that can be changed. | ||
Tool bar | Moving the ___ up and down allows you to see all of the information in the window. | ||
Title bar | At the top of each window, the ___ contains the title and buttons to open, close, minimize, and resize. | ||
Icon | An ____ is a small picture that links to a file or program. |
What does CPU stand for?
Computer Programs User
Computer Program Unit
Central Processing Unit
Central Program User
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