Introduction to Computers Quiz

Software used to accomplish specific tasks such as word processing and surfing the internet

Application

A storage area dedicated to the processor.

Cache

A collection of ports designed to accept flash-based memory cards.

Card Reader

The hardware responsible for controlling the computer commands and operations

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Using online services such as file storage or an application provided via the internet.

Cloud computing

A bodily motion that is interpreted as a command

Gesture

A unit of measure for devices that can store about 1,000 digital photos

Gigabyte

A card attached to the computer's main board to improve computer performance.

Graphic processing unit (GPU)

A Windows networking tool that makes it easy to share picture, videos, music, documents, and devices such as printers.

Homegroup

An organization that provides Internet connections, typically for a fee.

ISP

The four basic computer functions that work together in a computer system: input, processing, output, and storage.

Information Processing Cycle

Computer hardware such as keyboards, mice, touch displays, and microphones.

Input devices

A collection of networks distributed throughout the world.

Internet

A website that is accessed only by individuals within the organization.

Intranet

A device that translates signals between a router and an ISP.

Modem

A card that connects a computer to a network.

NIC

A cloud-based service built around the Office suite of programs.

Office 365

Software that controls the way the computer works while it is running.

Operating System

A small network that connects computer and devices without the need for a server

Peer-to-peer network.

An electronic chip that provides temporary storage.

RAM

A permission level that allows you to open, but not change a document.

Read

A network device through which different networks communicate

Router

A computer dedicated to providing services to other computers on a network.

Server

A Cloud-based service where content is shared through the interactions of people connected through social networks.

Social media

A drive that stores data using electricity and retains the data when the power is turned off.

Solid-state disk drive (SDD)

Software used to organize information in a tabular structure with numeric data, labels, formulas, and charts

Spreadsheet

Computer hardware that stores information after a computer is powered off.

Storage device

Software that is downloaded and installed from the Windows 8 Store and run in the Start screen.

Windows 8 Store App

A network that transmits signals via radio waves.

Wireless network

Software used to create, edit, format, and print documents containing primarily text and graphics.

Word Processing