Tech App Review
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Computer | electronic device that is used to store, retrieve, and manipulate information (data) electronically
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| CPU (Central Processing Unit) | silicon chip that processes data and carries out instructions given to the computer
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| Hard Drive | a non-removable drive, which is fast and holds a great deal of information
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| Hardware | parts of the computer you can see and touch
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| Icons | small pictures to remind you of each button’s function
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| Input Devices | used to enter data into a computer (keyboard, mouse, etc.)
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| Monitor | output device that provides a visual representation of the information stored in the computer
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| Mouse | hand-held device you use to move a pointer on the screen
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| Output Devices | any device which allows information to flow out of the computer (monitor, printer)
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| RAM (Random Access Memory) | number of silicon chips inside a computer that holds information as long as the computer is turned on
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| ROM (Read-Only Memory) | small bit of memory that stays in the computer when it is turned off. This allows the computer to boot up
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| Software | collection of programs and other data input that tells the computer how to operate and how to manipulate data
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| Virus | computer program that causes damage to software or files on a computer
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| use of a computer network to send and receive messages
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| Internet | vast network of computers linked to one another
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| LAN (Local Area Network) | when all the computers in a network are close together, such as in the same building
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| Modem | piece of equipment that connects a computer to the telephone lines
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| Netiquette | the rules of conduct for internet users
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| Network | two or more computers linked together to share files, software, and resources, such as printers
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| Search Engine | program used to search the Internet for any requested subject
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| Server | computer in a network that controls the flow of data among other computers
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| URL (Uniform Resource Locator) | Internet address
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| WAN (Wide Area Network) | attached computers in a network are spread apart geographically, across a state or country
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| Web Browser | software used to display web pages on your computer monitor
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| World Wide Web | system of computers that share information by means of hypertext links
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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