Vocabulary Test Review Directions: (Press F5 to start) 1.Click the mouse or use the arrow keys to get to the next slide. 2.Answer the question in your head or on paper. 3.Click the mouse or arrow keys to see the answer. 4.Use the left arrow key to go back. 5.Keep track of which ones you get wrong, so you know what you need to study more.
What is the brain of the computer where all instructions are carried out? CPU
What is the blinking symbol or arrow on the computer screen? Cursor
What is a shortcut to a program? Icon
What are the letters and numbers on the keyboard? Characters
What is another word for computer program? Software
A portable device that will let you save and delete information? Flash Drive
What connects you to the Internet? Modem
What controls the cursor and lets you select items? Mouse
What is it called when you blend multiple colors or make rainbows? Gradient Fill
What is the device that shows images and words on a screen? Monitor
What device puts letters and numbers into the computer? Keyboard
What is a collection of digital pictures? Clip Art
What are movable words that can be shaded and glow? Word Art
What are the physical parts of the computer? Hardware
What is a collection of folders and documents? File
What is a small portable hard drive used to store information? Flash Drive
What is permanent storage that you can take out of the computer? CD-ROM
What is the device that reads the information off of a CD- ROM? CD-ROM Drive
What is the permanent storage device inside the CPU? Hard Drive
What is the temporary storage device inside the CPU? RAM
What does CPU stand for? Central Processing Unit
What does RAM stand for? Random Access Memory
What does CD-ROM stand for? Compact Disk-Read Only Memory
Label each input or output. Monitor Printer Microphone Mouse Speakers Scanner Keyboard Output Input Output
So, how did you do? If you got a lot wrong, study your vocabulary more. If you got only a few wrong, study those definitions carefully. If you got a lot of the Input/Output questions wrong, ask yourself before each one if you are putting in the information (input) or if the computer is giving you the information (output).