| Sentence w/ blank | Fill-in word (s) |
| The basic functions of a computer are to accept_____, process data, store data, and produce output. | input |
| A computer processes data in the________ processing unit. | central |
| The idea of a_______ program means that instructions for a computing task can be loaded into a computer's memory. | stored |
| The_______ unit is the case that holds the main circuit boards, processor, power supply, and storage devices for a personal computer system. | system |
| A device is an integral part of a computer but that can be added to a computer is called a________ device. | peripheral |
| Executable files usually have a_______ extension. | filename |
| An________ system is the software that acts as the master controller for all of the activities that take place within a computer system. | operating |
| The main routes of the Internet are referred to as the Internet_________. | backbone |
| Communication between all of the different devices on the Internet is made possible by_ _ _ /IP. | TCP |
| Most of the data and information that's accessible on the Internet is stored on _____ that are maintained by various businesses and organizations. | servers |
| An Internet connection requires a device called a ______ to convert signals so they can travel from the computer to the ISP. | modem |
| A popular way to receive audio content via the Internet that you can listen to on a portable mp3 player is through______. | podcasting |
| A _____ is a written personal journal posted on the Web for access by the general public. | blog |
| The process of entering a user ID and password is referred to as ___ __. | logging in |
| Every Web page has a unique address called a _ _ _. | URL |
| A browser assembles a Web page on your computer screen according to the specifications contained in the _ _ _ _ tags. | HTML |
| Whenever you start your browser, it displays your ____ page. | home |
| A ___ ___ fetches and displays Web pages. | history list |
| Store-and-forward technology stores messages on an email ___ until they are forwarded to an individual's computer. | server |
| For many email systems, a _ _ _ server handles incoming mail, and an _ _ _ _ server handles outgoing mail | POP, IMAP |
| Data on an optical storage medium is stored as ___ and lands. | pits |
| ______ time is the average time that it takes a computer to locate data on a storage medium and read it. | Access |
| A computer can move direcly to any file on a _____ access device, but must start at the beginning and read through all of the data on a _____ access device. | random, sequential |
| Higher disk ____ provides increased storage capacity. | density |
| Printer _____ Language is the most widely used language for communication between computers and printers. | Control |
| Ultra ATA refers to a type of _____ used by a hard disk drive. | controller |
| Printer output is measured by ____ ___ ___ (ppm). | pages per minute |
| A variety of compact storage cards, pens, and sticks can be classified as ___ ___ storage, which stores data in a nonvolatile, erasable, low-power chip. | solid state |
| The _____ bus carries data from RAM to peripheral devices. | expansion |
| AGP and PCI are types of expansion ___, which are a part of a personal computer's motherboard. | slots |
| Many peripheral devices come packaged with device ___ software. | driver |
| Color printouts typically take ___ to print than black-and-white printouts. | longer |
| Most people set their monitors to a _____ of 800x600 or 1024x768. | resolution |
| The number of colors that a monitor can display is referred to as bit ____. | depth |
| The advantages of an LCD _____ include display clarity, low radiation emission, and portability. | monitor |
| The most popular printers for personal computers are ___ ___, which are inexpensive and produce good quality color printouts. | ink jet |
| Today's PCs include a feature called Plug and ___ that automatically takes care of technical details for installing peripheral devices. | play |
| A _____key, such as the [Ctrl] key, is used in conjunction with other keys to expand the functionality of each key. | modifier |
| TrackPoints and touchpads are alternative ____ devices often found on notebook computers. | input |
| A read-write ____ is a mechanism in the disk drive that reads and writes the magnetized particles that represent data. | head |
| Software can be divided into two major categories: application software and _____ software. | system |
| Software usually contains support programs and data files, in addition to a main ______ file that you run to start the software. | executable |
| Instructions that are written in a _____ -level language must be translated into _____ language before a computer can use them. | high, machine |
| A _____ translates all of the instructions in a program as a single batch, and the resulting machine language instructions are placed in a new file. | compiler |
| To run more than one program at a time, the operating system must allocate specific areas of _____ for each program. | memory |
| A _____ user interface provides a way for a user to interact with the software using a mouse and graphical objects on the screen. | graphical |
| A ___ ___ operating system is designed to deal with input, output, and processing requests from many users. | multi user |
| A _____ operating system provides communications and routing services that allow computers to share data, programs, and peripheral devices. | network |
| Palm OS and Windows Mobile OS are two of the most popular operating systems for ___/ ___ computers. | personal/ handheld |
| Linux is an example of open _____ software. | source |
| If you need to either send files or get files from another computer or a Web site, you could use a ____ _____ utility, even though many Web sites offer automated downloads. | file transfer (FTP) |
| ________ software helps you work with wireframes, CAD drawings, photos, and slide presentations. | Graphics. |
| ____ _____ customize the look and feel of media players and DVD burners. | Skins utilities |
| _____ market software is designed to automate specialized tasks in a specific market or business. | Vertical |
| To combat piracy, many software publishers require users to type in a ________ code- a long sequence of numbers and letters typically supplied separately from the software itself-- to complete an installation. | validation |
| _ _ _ is a music compression file that stores digitized music in such a way that quality is excellent but the file size is relatively small. | MP3 |
| ______laws provide software authors with the exclusive right to copy, distribute, sell, and modify their work, except under special circumstances. | Copyright |
| __________ is copyrighted software that is marketed with a "try before you buy" policy. | Shareware |
| A ____ license is generally priced at a flat rate and allows software to be used on all computers at a specific location. | site |
| Public _____ software is not copyrighted, making it available for use without restriction, except that you cannot apply for a copyright on it. | domain |
| The _____number system represents numeric data as a series of 0s and 1s. | binary |
| ASC11 is used primarily to represent _____data. | character |
| Kilo is usually a prefix that means _____; therefore 50K means ______. | 1,000 ; 50,000 |
| Digital ____ makes it possible for a computer to manipulate simple "on" and "off" signals to perform complex tasks. | electronics |
| An integrated _____ contains microscopic circuit elements, such as wires, transistors, and capacitors that are packed onto a very small square of semiconducting material. | circuit |
| The _ _ _in the processor performs arithmetic and logical operations. | ALU |
| The _____ _____ in the CPU directs and coordinates the operation of the entire computer system. | control unit |
| The timing in a computer system is established by the _____ _____> | processor clock |
| In RAM, microscopic electronic parts called _____ hold the electrical signals that represent data. | capacitors |
| The instructions for the operations your computer performs when it is first turned on are permanenty stored in _ _ _. | ROM |
| System configuration information about the hard disk, date, and RAM capacity is stored in Battery-powered _ _ _ _ memory. | CMOS |
| An operating systems filenaming _______ provide a set of rules for naming files. | conventions |
| A file ______ refers to the arrangement of data in a file and the coding scheme that is used to represent the data. | format |
| The main directory of a disk is sometimes referred to as the _____ directory. | root |
| A file's location is defined by a file ________, which includes the drive letter, folder(s), filename, and extension. | specification |
| Windows XP maintains a File ________ Table, which contains the name and location of every file on a disk. | Allocation |
| The ____ ___ command on an application's File menu allows you to name a file and specify its storage location. | Save As |
| Use the ______ __ command to change the name of an existing file or folder to better describe its contents. | Save As |
| On magnetic media, such as a hard disk, data is stored in concentric circles called ______, which are divided into wedge-shaped ______. | tracks, sectors |
| Windows Explorer is an example of a file _________ utility. | management |
