Computer Concepts Vocabulary Quiz

Includes computer hardware and software.

• Peripheral Devices

• Hardware

• Network

• Computer System

The intangible components of a computer system.

• Hardware

• Computer Systems

• Software

• Input

Software that secretly gathers information from your computer and then sends this data to the company or person that created it.

• Spyware

• Malware

• Spoofed

• Security

Additional components that help with input and output.

• Hardware

• Input Device

• Peripheral Devices

• Output Devices

An electronic device that accepts information and instructions from a user.

• Network

• Computer

• Input Device

• Software

Monitors and printers are examples of what?

• Input Devices

• Output Devices

• LAN

• WAN

Used to put input into a computer such as a mouse or keyboard.

• Process

• Software

• Output Devices

• Input Devices

Holds information only while the computer is on.

• ROM

• Nonvolatile memory

• CPU

• RAM

A broad term that describes any program designed to cause harm or transmit information without the permission of the computer owner.

• Spyware

• Security

• Malware

• Spoofed

Temporary memory is considered?

• Volatile

• Nonvolatile

• Permanent

• ROM