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Tech. Defenitions
defenitions for Tech. Class
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| An electronic device that manipulates inforrmation or "data" is called a _______. | Computer |
| What is the name for a small portable computer? | A Laptop |
| Powerful computers, mainly used by the government are also known as __________. | Mainframes |
| What type of computer is used in a single location for personlal reasons? | Desktop computers |
| An ____________ is a physical tool that you plug into your computer. | Input Device |
| What is a device that outputs information? | An Output Device |
| The ___ is what is being displayed on the screen. | RAM |
| What do you call memory that can't be erased? | The Storage Memory |
| The central proccessing unit or ___ is also known as the brains of the computer. | CPU |
| What is a small portable object used to traspoet information? | A Flash Drive |
| A compact Disc or __ also transports information. | CD |
| What do you call small holes on the computer that you hook up devices to? | Ports |
| two or maore wires running side by side ar also known as a _____. | Cable |
| What is another name for the screen? | The Moniter |
| The _________ sis what you call all of the parts of the system. | Hardware |
| What are the programs that you put on a computer? | The Software |
| An __________ is designed to help you perform a specific task. | Aplication |
| What part of the computer translates its data into readable material? | The Operating System |
| The _________ is a menu that pops up to help the user understand something that they don't. | Help Menu |
| What is a global system of interconnected computer networks? | The Internet |
| The _________ is the site that pops up automaticalywhen you open up the Internet. | Home Page |
| An applicationfor accessing the World-Wide Web is called what? | A Browser |
| A _____________ is a web-site that you can use to find other pages on the Internet | Search Engine |
| What are rules you should follow when on the internet in order to not get in trouble? | Internet Safety Rules |
| A small box called a __________ at the top of the screen is used to search for pages | Search Box |