Computer Vocab Crossword
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1) A command in the Special menu that prepares the Mac to be turned off and /or turns off the Mac.2) A collection of letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols with a consistant look; a typeface in all its sizes and styles. For example, Chicago, Jester, Times.3) To be connected to another computer via a service such as American Online, a computer bulletin board, or the Internet, so that you can send and receive data from your computer to other computers.5) Central Processing Unit - The "brain" of the computer which controls the operation of all parts of the cpmuter and performs calculations. It is also used to refer to the main part of the computer which contains the CPU chip.6) The standard setting you will get (font, single-space, margins, etc) automatically unless you choose to change them.8) Programs (computer code) which give instructions to the computer to perform tasks desired by the user. Example, AppleWorks, Word, Excel, utility programs, games, etc9) A computer program which allows you to write papers, letters, reports, etc. and edit (correct) them easily. 12) A program used to keep records on a computer (names, telephone numbers, and addresses, etc) An electronic list of information. The set of records created by the database program is also called a database.13) The feature that automatically moves you down to the next line when the line you are on is full, without you haivng to press return.17) Electronic mail. Sending and receiving messages over a computer network either within a local area, such as a company or around the world. Sample email address: jstudent@lewis.edu18) Horizontal bar at the top of windows which contains a close box (left) and the title ('untitled' if the document has not been given a name) of the document and zoom box (right). |
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4) Universal Resource Locator. Web address. Example: http://www.yahoo.com7) The Mac's working environment. The screen you see when you first start up the computer. Also known as the Finder. Where you see the Hard Drive icon, trash can, folders, etc.10) A set of programs which direct the computer's operations. Referred to as DOS or Windows for PCs and Mac OS for Macintosh.11) A transfer a file from one computer to another over phone lines.14) Device which changes computer code (digital signals) into tones (analog signals) and vice-versa, so that information can be sent over phone lines between computers.15) A message box which appears on the screen requesting informaiton or a decision from you. For example, the printer dialog box gives you an opportunity to select the number of copies, starting page, etc...16) A computer program which forms a grid of data, does calculations, and predicts outcomes. Spreadsheets may also be used to draw pie and bar charts.19) All information, facts, numbers, letters, symbols which can be stored in a computer or produced by a computer.20) Random Access Memory- a temporary (operating) memory which holds instructions and data placed inthe computer by the user. This information is lost when the computer is turned off. |
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