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

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

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.

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

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

7. A TV like screen used to display information.

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

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

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

11. ______uses windows, icons, and menus to carry out commands, such as opening, deleting, and moving files.

12. Stores all the data on your computer, from files to software.

13. What is a worldwide system of computer networks?

14. _________is a computer hardware device that converts data from a digital format into a format suitable for an analog transmission medium such as telephone or radio.

15. Continued effort to do or achieve something.

16. ________is a way of using your creativity to develop new ideas and solutions to problems.

17. _____is a short term memory where data is stored as the processor needs it.

18. A unique type of file that contains only the information needed to access files.

19. To______a computer is to load an operating system into the computer's main memory or random access memory (RAM).

20. The component of a computer system that controls the interpretation and execution of instructions, called the "brains of the computer".