Computer Terminology Exercise #1 ( Fill Ins)

1.)Allows you to place input into a computer. Its design comes from the original typewriter, which arranged letters and numbers in a way that prevented the type-bars from getting jammed when typing quickly.

2.) This is pretty much the brains of your computer. It processes everything from basic instructions to complex functions.

3.) It houses the hard disk, where all your files and folders are physically located.

4.)It is a software program that's designed to perform a specific function directly on a smart phone or tablet.

5.)This is a small box that allows multiple computers to join the same network. It allows you to connect either wireless or through an Ethernet port to the internet for multiple devices.

6.) It is made up of small memory chips that form a memory module. They can be used to increase and improve performance on a computer.

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• SSD (Solid State Drive)

• GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

7.) It is the study of computers and how computer technology can be used to solve problems.

8.)It is a general term that describes computer programs. Related terms such as programs, applications, scripts, and instruction sets all fall under them.

9.)It is a mobile computer with a touchscreen display, circuitry, and battery in a single device. It comes equipped with sensors, including cameras, a microphone, and a touchscreen display.

10. 10.) It is memory containing hardwired instructions that the computer uses when it boots up, before the system software loads.

• ROM (Read Only Memory)

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• Cache Memory

• Hard Disk