1. Technology BINGO Vocabulary

2. A piece of equipment that provides the screen so we may see the information we type into the computer A piece of equipment that provides the screen so we may see the information we type into the computer Answer: Monitor Answer: Monitor

3. A key which lets you begin a new line or paragraph A key which lets you begin a new line or paragraph Answer: return/enter Answer: return/enter

4. Pieces of information that a computer processes Pieces of information that a computer processes Answer: data Answer: data

5. The different type styles that can be used to give letters a different look The different type styles that can be used to give letters a different look Answer: font Answer: font

6. Check the dictionary for the spelling and grammar of your words Check the dictionary for the spelling and grammar of your words Answer: spell check Answer: spell check

7. A keyboard key used to indent a paragraph or to offset a list A keyboard key used to indent a paragraph or to offset a list Answer: tab Answer: tab

8. A key on the keyboard that will make an uppercase letter or the upper character on a two character key A key on the keyboard that will make an uppercase letter or the upper character on a two character key Answer: shift key Answer: shift key

9. To send computer information to a printer To send computer information to a printer Answer: print Answer: print

10. To place letters, words, and/or paragraphs in the middle of the screen or documents To place letters, words, and/or paragraphs in the middle of the screen or documents Answer: center Answer: center

11. To sign on to a computer network system To sign on to a computer network system Answer: Log-on Answer: Log-on

12. To make a letter, a word, or a group of words darker To make a letter, a word, or a group of words darker Answer: bold Answer: bold

13. The divisions of a spreadsheet that run “left” and “right” to form cells The divisions of a spreadsheet that run “left” and “right” to form cells Answer: rows Answer: rows

14. Computer equipment that must be plugged into electricity and includes the monitor and computer Computer equipment that must be plugged into electricity and includes the monitor and computer Answer: hardware Answer: hardware

15. A cell which information is being typed into at the time A cell which information is being typed into at the time Answer: active cell Answer: active cell

16. To load a saved file from the diskette To load a saved file from the diskette Answer: retrieve Answer: retrieve

17. To remove text from one area and placing it in another area To remove text from one area and placing it in another area Answer: cut and paste Answer: cut and paste

18. To move the entire word, sentence, or paragraphs to the right To move the entire word, sentence, or paragraphs to the right Answer: justify right Answer: justify right

19. To change or make corrections to a document To change or make corrections to a document Answer: edit Answer: edit

20. A key that is used to erase letters, numbers, or spaces going forward or after its been highlighted A key that is used to erase letters, numbers, or spaces going forward or after its been highlighted Answer: delete Answer: delete

21. The intersection of a column letter and a row number of a spreadsheet The intersection of a column letter and a row number of a spreadsheet Answer: cell Answer: cell

22. A letter or other file that is created with a computer program A letter or other file that is created with a computer program Answer: document Answer: document

23. To load a saved file from a diskette or other location To load a saved file from a diskette or other location Answer: retrieve Answer: retrieve

24. A marker on a screen that shows where to type A marker on a screen that shows where to type Answer: cursor Answer: cursor

25. A mathematical equation entered into a spreadsheet cell that adds, subtract, multiply, and/or divide designated cell data A mathematical equation entered into a spreadsheet cell that adds, subtract, multiply, and/or divide designated cell data Answer: formula Answer: formula

26. Any program or document that runs on a computer Any program or document that runs on a computer Answer: software Answer: software

27. Movement of lines of text over the screen through a file Movement of lines of text over the screen through a file Answer: scroll Answer: scroll

28. The home keys The home keys Answer: ASDFGHJKL;’ Answer: ASDFGHJKL;’

29. The group of keys with numbers that are located to the right on the keyboard The group of keys with numbers that are located to the right on the keyboard Answer: number pad Answer: number pad

30. The function of the Central Processing Unit The function of the Central Processing Unit Answer: processing Answer: processing

31. An animal name given to a piece of equipment that moves the cursor as it moves and performs function at certain given clicks An animal name given to a piece of equipment that moves the cursor as it moves and performs function at certain given clicks Answer: mouse Answer: mouse

32. To sign off from a computer network system To sign off from a computer network system Answer: log-off Answer: log-off

33. Another term for pictures, graphics, and cartoons that are a part of the computer software Another term for pictures, graphics, and cartoons that are a part of the computer software Answer: clipart Answer: clipart

34. A keyboard used to make ALL LETTERS CAPITALIZED A keyboard used to make ALL LETTERS CAPITALIZED Answer: caps lock Answer: caps lock

35. The keys that we type on are located on this The keys that we type on are located on this Answer: keyboard Answer: keyboard

36. To move the entire word, sentence, or paragraphs to the left To move the entire word, sentence, or paragraphs to the left Answer: justify left Answer: justify left

37. A visual display of information that is organized from rows and columns of a spreadsheet A visual display of information that is organized from rows and columns of a spreadsheet Answer: graph or chart Answer: graph or chart

38. To place a line under a specific letter, word, or a group of words To place a line under a specific letter, word, or a group of words Answer: underline Answer: underline

39. To put data on a disk To put data on a disk Answer: file Answer: file

40. Information heading for database records Information heading for database records Answer: fields Answer: fields

41. To search information on the Internet by using an engine to locate websites based on a specific topic To search information on the Internet by using an engine to locate websites based on a specific topic Answer: search engine Answer: search engine

42. A key that is used to erase letters, numbers, or space backwards A key that is used to erase letters, numbers, or space backwards Answer: backspace Answer: backspace

43. The divisions of a spreadsheet that run up and down to form cells The divisions of a spreadsheet that run up and down to form cells Answer: column Answer: column

44. The piece of computer hardware which controls the processing function. Referred to as the brain The piece of computer hardware which controls the processing function. Referred to as the brain Answer: Central Processing Unit (CPU) Answer: Central Processing Unit (CPU)

45. Computer software that allows you to create, save, retrieve, edit and print documents Computer software that allows you to create, save, retrieve, edit and print documents Answer: word processor Answer: word processor

46. A law written to protect the work of others A law written to protect the work of others Answer: copyright Answer: copyright

47. A set of keys used to move the cursor left, right, up and down A set of keys used to move the cursor left, right, up and down Answer: arrow keys Answer: arrow keys

48. To make a letter, a word, or a group of words slanted To make a letter, a word, or a group of words slanted Answer: italics Answer: italics

49. A very large network of thousands of other computer networks A very large network of thousands of other computer networks Answer: internet Answer: internet

50. To place another letter, number, or symbol in a specific place To place another letter, number, or symbol in a specific place Answer: insert Answer: insert

51. A software program used to process mathematical information A software program used to process mathematical information Answer: spreadsheet Answer: spreadsheet

52. A device that allows a computer to send and receive information over a telephone line A device that allows a computer to send and receive information over a telephone line Answer: modem Answer: modem

53. What you must do in order to keep a file in a safe place to be used at a later date What you must do in order to keep a file in a safe place to be used at a later date Answer: save Answer: save