1. an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data
2. any type of software that is designed to damage your computer or gain
unauthorized access to your personal information
3. another important tool for communicating with computers. Commonly known
as a pointing device.
4. any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it
5. any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the
keyboard or mouse.
6. When you save a file, the data is written to the hard drive, which acts as
7. the metal and plastic box that contains the main components
8. your system's short-term memory
9. one of the main ways to communicate with a computer.
10. is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your
screen.
11. measured in megahertz (MHz), or millions of instructions per second; and
gigahertz (GHz), or billions of instructions per second.
12. What id a shorter term for Wireless Internet Connection
13. is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the
computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.
It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to
speak the computer's language
14. also called an audio card—is responsible for what you hear in the speakers
or headphones
15. is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks
16. is responsible for what you see on the monitor
17. is the computer's main circuit board
18. where your software, documents, and other files are stored
19. the tool you use to access the Internet
20. allows you to write a letter, design a flyer, and create many other types of
documents