Computer Vocabulary

1. A diagram that represents an algorithm, work flow, or process and uses geometric symbols connected by arrows to show the direction of the flow of action.

• flowchart

• algorithm

• Moore's Law

• input

2. The physical components of a computer. The parts that you can see and touch.

• software

• malware

• hardware

• adware

3. ________is memory read at high speed but not capable of being changed by program instructions.

• Random access memory (RAM)

• Reset access memory (RAM)

• Read only memory (ROM)

• Reset only memory (ROM)

4. A computer display area that represents the kinds of objects one might find on top of a physical desk, including documents, phone books, telephones, reference sources, writing and drawing tools, and project folders.

• laptop

• tablet

• desktop

• smartphone

5. A handheld device that lets you select and move items on screen

• keyboard

• monitor

• disk drive

• mouse

6. Arrangement of keys on a device attached to a computer.

• monitor

• hard drive

• keyboard

• hardware

7. A TV like screen used to display information.

• disk drive

• monitor

• keyboard

• hard drive

8. What is a computer software package that performs a specific function directly for an end user or, in some cases, for another application?

• program

• application software

• malware

• spyware

9. A_________is a digital electronic machine that can be programmed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically.

• hard drive

• disk drive

• modem

• computer

10. The idea that the processing power of computers doubles every two years is called_________.

• Perseverance

• Graphical User Interface

• Moore's Law

• Abraham's Code