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8th Grade Technology

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The CPU of a computer is considered to be the _______ of the computer. Brain
What is a LAN? Local Area Network....A collection of local computers that share a common communications line.
A form of memory that holds items that can be read but not erased or changed is called____? ROM
ROM stands for _______? Read Only Memory.....memory of a computer that cannot be erased or can be erased but with a great deal of difficulty.
RAM stands for ______? Random Access Memory.......a form of computer storage.
What is a WAN? Wide Area Network......A collection of computers that share a common communications line for a very large area.
What type of network is the Internet? Global Network
A scanner is used to _____________? Digitize images
What are peripherals? Devices that are connected to a computer to allow input, processing, output, and storage.
Name some computer operating systems. Windows XP, Mac OSX, Linux, Windows 7
The most common input device on a computer is ______? Keyboard
Name some input devices on a computer. Mouse, scanner, keyboard
What is SPAM? Unwanted email messages
What is an icon on a computer? an image that represents an application, a command, or a link
What type of program would best be used for preparing a budget? Spreadsheet
When you use BOLD in a program what does it do? Makes the text stand out by making it appear heavier and thicker.
Viruses sent in emails are usually sent as _________? Attachments to messages
What type of program is best for typing a report orletter? Word Processor
A small version of a slide or picture is called______ ? Thumbnail
What happens to files when you compress them? They get smaller in size so they take up less space and are easier to email/send.
What is copyright? Protects files/programs etc. from illegal distribution
On a computer what symbol represents division? /
On a computer what symbol represents multiplication? *
Ascending order...what does it mean? Words are placed in order from A to Z
Descending order.... Words that are placed in order from Z to A
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