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WorksheetsComputer Terminology
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Drop and Drag
a)
Using a cursor and mouse to select and then move an object on the computer screen to a new location.
b)
Lines of computer code written by programmers that tell the computer what to do. Also known as as a program or application.
2.
2. gigabyte
a)
Approximately 1,000,000,000 bytes
b)
Approximately 1,000 bytes
3.
3. Virus
a)
Something that attaches to an application program.
b)
Short for "Web Log," this term refers to a list of journal entries posted on a Web page.
4.
4. URL
a)
It is the address of a specific website or file on the Internet.
b)
It refers to wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal.
5.
5. Menu bar
a)
The horizontal strip that contains lists of available menus for a certain programs.
b)
The computer language that web pages are written in.
6.
6. Cache
a)
Memory that stores frequently used information.
b)
Something that attaches to an application program.
7.
7. RAM
a)
Running programs without any lag time. Stands for random access memory.
b)
An internal or private network that is only available in one geographic location, our classroom/Belmont.
8.
8. pixel
a)
Stands for "picture element" and it refers to the small dots which make up the images on a computer display.
b)
Lines of computer code written by programmers that tell the computer what to do. Also known as a program or application.
9.
9. peer-to-peer
a)
Separate computer systems that are connected through the Internet allowing files to be shared directly from one computer system to the other without a central server.
b)
Set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task.
10.
10. Javascript
a)
A programming language designed by Sun Microsystems that can be integrated into standard HTML pages to add some dynamic features.
b)
A program that tracks a user's Internet usage without the user's permission.
11.
11. specifications
a)
Are the technical details about each hardware components
b)
Used to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off.
12.
12. LAN
a)
Local Area Network.
b)
Two or more computers and other devices that are connected for the purpose of sharing data and programs.
13.
13. Mainframe
a)
Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users, for example, Dayton Public Schools.
b)
Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored or output.
14.
14. graphics card
a)
To display graphics.
b)
Display device that forms an image by converting electrical signals from the computer into points of colored light on the screen.
15.
15. memory
a)
Area of the computer that temporarily hold data waiting to be processed, stored or output.
b)
Are the technical details about each hardware component.
16.
16. operating system
a)
The software that communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to run. (Windows XP, Windows 7, Apple OSX)
b)
the name of the committee that developed this format for digital pictures. It is a very common and extremely portable format for digital pictures and graphics on the Internet.
17.
17. File
a)
A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.
b)
A hand operated pointer device that, along with a keyboard, serves as a primary input device for a computer.
18.
18. blog
a)
Short for "Web Log," this term refers to a list of journal entries posted on a web page.
b)
Something that attaches to an application program.
19.
19. byte
a)
A series of 8 binary bits that digitally represent a single character to the computer.
b)
A type of computer memory that can be erased and programmed electronically. A common example of this kind of memory would be a memory card in a digital camera or cell phone or a USB flash drive.
20.
20. ROM
a)
Refers to memory that is hard-wired and retains its content even when the computer is turned off.
b)
Memory that store frequently used information.
21.
21. flash memory
a)
A type of computer memory that can be erased and programmed electrically. A common example of this kind of memory would be a memory card in a digital camera or cell phone or a USB flash drive.
b)
Are the technical details about each hardware component.
22.
22. JPG
a)
The name of the committee that developed this format for digital pictures. It is a very common and extremely portable format for digital pictures and graphics on the Internet.
b)
The part of the computer is responsible for executing instructions to process information.
23.
23. software
a)
Lines of computer code written by programmers that tel the computer what to do. Also known as a program or application.
b)
It is the company that you contract with to supply you with a connection to the Internet.
24.
24. WiFi
a)
It refers to wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal.
b)
It is the company that you contract with to supply you with a connection to the Internet.
25.
25. storage device
a)
Used to keep data on the computer.
b)
Space on the CD drive used to temporarily store data and swap it in and out of RAM as needed.
26.
26. QWERTY
a)
Term is used to describe a standard (Latin alphabet based) keyboard and it refers to the letters at the top left of the keyboard.
b)
Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored or output.
27.
27. hardware
a)
The physical parts of a computer and all related devices.
b)
The subdirectory or subdivision, of a directory that can contain files or other folders.
28.
28. Keyboard
a)
An arrangement of letters, numbers and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer.
b)
A programming language desinged by Sun Microsystems that can be integrated into standard HTML pages to add some dynamic features.
29.
29. hard copy
a)
A printed copy of computer output.
b)
A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.
30.
30. CDROM
a)
It refers to a CD that can be read by a computer using an optical drive which uses a laser to read the data on the disk.
b)
It generally refers to disc that looks similar to a CD but had much greater storage capacity and can be used for large videos and computer data. These discs can also be used to store any kind of movies.
31.
31. Modem
a)
Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines.
b)
Sending an electronic message to another person or to a group of people.
32.
32. Folders
a)
The subdirectory or subdivision of a directory that can contain files or other folders.
b)
The collection of web pages on the Internet that can be accessed by a program called a web browser(Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox).
33.
33. megabytes
a)
Approximately 1,000,000 bytes
b)
Approximately 1,000,000,000 bytes.
34.
34. monitor
a)
Display device that forms an image by converting electrical signals from the computer into points of colored light on the screen.
b)
An output device that produces a paper hard copy from a computer.
35.
35. firewall
a)
Acts as a locked door on a computer.
b)
It is the company that you contract with to supply you with a connection to the Internet.
36.
36. printer
a)
An output device that produces a paper hard copy from a computer.
b)
Display device that forms an image by converting electrical signals from the computer into points of colored light on the screen.
37.
37. virtual memory
a)
Space on the hard drive used to temporarily tore data dn swap it in and out of RAM as needed.
b)
Used to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off.
38.
38. Network
a)
Two or more computers and other devices that are connected for the purpose of sharing data and programs.
b)
It is the company that you contract with to supply you with a connection to the Internet.
39.
39. DVD
a)
It generally refers to disc that looks similar to a CD but had much greater storage capacity and can be used for large videos and computer data. These discs can also be used to store any kind of movies.
b)
It refers to a CD that can be read by a computer using an optical drive which used a laser to read the data on a disk.
40.
40. website
a)
A web page that you have to type in the web address.
b)
An internal or private network that is only available in one geographic location, our classroom/Belmont.
41.
41. IP address
a)
A unique identifying number assigned to each computer connected to the Internet.
b)
A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.
42.
42. NIC
a)
Network Interface Card
b)
Refers to memory that is hard-wired and retains its content even when the computer is turned off.
43.
43. E-mail
a)
Sending an electronic message to another person or to a group of people.
b)
A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.
44.
44. intranet
a)
An internal or private network that is only available in one geographic location, our classroom/Belmont.
b)
A program that tracks a user's Internet usage without the user's permission.
45.
45. ISP
a)
It is the company that you contract with to supply you with a connection to the Internet.
b)
It is the address of a specific website or file on the Internet.
46.
46. webcam
a)
A video camera used to broadcast streaming or still video using the Internet.
b)
A unique identifying number assigned to each computer connected to the Internet.
47.
47. spam
a)
Unwanted and unsolicited "junk" email or irrelevant postings to a newsgroup or blog.
b)
It is the address of a specific website or file on the Internet.
48.
48. GPS
a)
It involves navigating using 24 satellites which are positioned above the Earth.
b)
It refers to wireless networking technology that allows computer and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal.
49.
49. server
a)
A computer on a network that acts as the central storage location for programs and data used on the network.
b)
A collection of webpages.
50.
50. application software
a)
Set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task.
b)
Lines of computer code written by programmers that tell the website what to do. Also know as HTML.
51.
51. mouse
a)
A hand operated pointer device that, along with a keyboard, serves as a primary input device for a computer.
b)
Set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task.
52.
52. CPU
a)
Where the processing in a computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer.
b)
Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored or output.
53.
53. spyware
a)
A program that tracks a user's Internet usage without the user's permission.
b)
A programming language designed by Sun Microsystems that can be integrated into standard HTML pages to add some dynamic features.
54.
54. peripheral devices
a)
Keyboards, monitors and printers are all examples of which of the following.
b)
Area of the computer tha temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored or output.
55.
55. World Wide Web
a)
The collection of webpages on the Internet that can be accessed by a program called a web browser (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox.)
b)
A web page that you have to type in the web address.
56.
56. processor
a)
The part of the computer responsible for executing instructions to process information.
b)
It refers to the most common type of computer port used to connect peripheral devices to computers.
57.
57. resolution
a)
The density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher the resolutions.
b)
To display graphics.
58.
58. Internet
a)
An international computer network used for many kinds of electronic communications.
b)
the collection of webpages on the Internet that can be accessed by a program called a web browser (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox.)
59.
59. hard disk (hard drive)
a)
Magnetic storage media usually sealed in a case inside the computer.
b)
Memory that stores frequently used information.
60.
60. USB
a)
It refers to the most common type of computer port used to connect peripheral devices to computers.
b)
It generally refers to disc that looks similar to a CD but had much greater storage capapcity and can be used for large videos and computer data. These discs can also be used to story any kind of movies.
61.
61. input device
a)
Something the user uses to navigate and input information into the computer.
b)
It refers to the most common type of computer prot used to connect periperal devices to computers.
62.
62. HTML
a)
The computer language that web pages are written in.
b)
A computer on a network that acts as the central storage location for programs and data used on the network.
63.
63. PDF
a)
It describes a file format that was developed and distributed for free by Adobe Systems. It can be used to display and print documents, text, fonts, and formatting from a variety of applications.
b)
It refers to wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal.
64.
64. kilobyte
a)
Approximately 1,000 bytes
b)
Approximately 1,000,000 bytes
65.
65. program
a)
Executable software that runs on a computer. Also know as an application.
b)
Separate computer systems that are connected through the Internet allowing files to be shared directly from one computer system to the other without a central server.
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