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7th Grade Computers
7th Grade Computers - 1st Term Quiz
Question | Answer |
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A sequence of instructions a computer follows to load the operating system and other files when a computer is first turned on. | BIOS |
Starting or restarting your computer. | BOOTING/REBOOTING |
A program or software error. | BUG |
A circular disk that stores a large amount of information (data or music). | CD-ROM |
A Window's feature that allows a user to cut, copy, and/or paste information from one location in an application to another location or into another application. | CLIPBOARD |
A machine that is able to accept, store, process, and display the information associated with both data and instructions. | COMPUTER |
The microprocessor which functions as a computer's brain or control center; the logic and control units of a PC. | CPU |
To find and remove logical or syntax errors from a program. | DEBUG |
The standard or most common setting for a particular option. | DEFAULT |
The onscreen work area that can display graphical elements such as icons, buttons, windows, menus, links, and dialog boxes. | DESKTOP |
A data storage device that stores and retrieves data. In most PC's the hard disk is normally called drive C; and the CD-ROM drive is usually drive D. | DISK DRIVE |
Information you create in any application (text, graphics, or both). | DOCUMENT |
Process where you copy something from another computer or the Internet, and save it on your computer. | DOWNLOAD |
A high-capacity storage medium similar in appearance to a CD-ROM, but used for movies, applications, and music. | DVD |