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COMP APPS TERM 31-40

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  • Q1
    31. Modem
    Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines.
    Refers to memory that is hard-wired and retains its content even when the computer is turned off.
    30s
  • Q2
    32. Folders
    The subdirectory or subdivision of a directory that can contain files or other folders.
    Occurs when a user presses a button on the mouse twice in quick succession; this generates a command to the computer
    30s
  • Q3
    33. megabytes
    Occurs when a user presses a button on a mouse which in turn, generates a command to the computer
    Approximately1,000,000 bytes
    30s
  • Q4
    34. monitor
    Occurs when a user points the mouse at an icon or folder, presses the button and without releasing the button, moves the icon or folder to another place on the computer where the button is released
    Display device that forms an image by converting electrical signals from the computer into points of colored light on the screen.
    30s
  • Q5
    35. firewall
    Acts as a locked door on a computer.
    Network Interface Card
    30s
  • Q6
    36. printer
    An output device that produces a paper hard copy from a computer.
    Memory that stores frequently used information.
    30s
  • Q7
    37. virtual memory
    Malicious Software. Software created in order to bring harm to convey information from your computer without your knowledge.
    Space on the hard drive used to temporarily tore data dn swap it in and out of RAM as needed.
    30s
  • Q8
    38. Network
    Two or more computers and other devices that are connected for the purpose of sharing data and programs.
    Magnetic storage media usually sealed in a case inside the computer.
    30s
  • Q9
    39. DVD
    Local Area Network.
    It generally refers to disc that looks similar to a CD but had much greater storage capacity and can be used for large videos and computer data. These discs can also be used to store any kind of movies.
    30s
  • Q10
    40. website
    A web page that you have to type in the web address.
    Lines of computer code written by programmers that tel the computer what to do. Also known as a program or application.
    30s

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