Basic Computer Vocabulary

Name the space provided on a web browser that shows the addresses of websites.

• Back Button

• Icon

• Address Bar

• Desktop

Name the arrow or blinking line that tells you where you are working

• Mouse

• Cursor

• Text:

• Key

Name the button at the top of the web browser that allows you to “go back” to the previous web page that you were on

• Graphics

• Maximize

• Webpage

• Back Button

Name the key on the keyboard that erases the information before the cursor

• Back Space

• Enter

• Home Button

• Icon

What do you call any number, letter, symbol, or space created by the keyboard

• Icon

• Character

• Mouse

• Text

What is software used to infect a computer?

• Search Engine

• URL

• Num Lock

• Virus

Name the screen or working area on the computer.

• Graphics

• Home Row

• Desktop

• Internet

Name the key on the keyboard that is used to execute a command or select options on a menu.

• Click

• Text

• Virus

• Enter

What do we call the Pictures on the computer?

• Icon

• Graphics

• Cursor

• Enter

What do we call the middle row of keys on a computer keyboard where typist rest their fingers?

• URL

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Home Row