Fundamental Computer Vocabulary

                                G01c Review

Answers are at the bottom of the document.

 1. A computer is a device that can follow varying ______________ 
    predictably. 

 2. A ________  computer is a computer designed to be used by one 
    person at a time. 

 3. Computer _________ is the physical part of the computer.

 4. Computer __________ is the instructions telling a computer 
    what to do. 

 5. A _______ is a set of instructions to make a computer do a 
    particular job. 

 6. ____________________ is a set of programs to control 
    fundamental computer operations.

 7.  is a program to do a practical job, such as word processing.

 8. A ___________ is a computer device for showing text and pictures.

 9. A __________ is a marker to show where the next action will be.

10. CPU stands for ______________ ________________ _______________

11. A ____________ is a CPU on a single chip.

12. A _____________ is a computer controlled by a microprocessor. 

13. Computer ___________ is a temporary information-holding space. 

14. Computer __________ ___________ holds computer readable 
    information on a long-term basis. 

15. A _________ is a named storage-place on a disk.



ANSWERS:

    1. instructions
    2. personal
    3. hardware
    4. software 
    5. program
    6. operating system 
    7. application program
    8. monitor
    9. cursor 
   10. Central Processing Unit.
   11. microprocessor
   12. microcomputer
   13. memory 
   14. auxiliary storage 
   15. file