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Computer Hardware Worksheet

The document is a worksheet about computer hardware and software terms. It provides definitions and asks questions about components like the keyboard, motherboard, CPU, hard drive, RAM, and programs like Microsoft Word and Windows. It also discusses computer networks, from a local area network (LAN) within a building to wide area networks (WANs) that span regions like the Internet. Terms defined include files, servers, browsers, and hyperlinks used to navigate web pages.

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Computer Hardware Worksheet

The document is a worksheet about computer hardware and software terms. It provides definitions and asks questions about components like the keyboard, motherboard, CPU, hard drive, RAM, and programs like Microsoft Word and Windows. It also discusses computer networks, from a local area network (LAN) within a building to wide area networks (WANs) that span regions like the Internet. Terms defined include files, servers, browsers, and hyperlinks used to navigate web pages.

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Dharma Lingam
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Computer Hardware & Software Worksheet

1. We use a __________________________ to type text into the computer 2. The _________________________ performs most of the calculations which enable a computer to function. It is sometimes referred to as the "brain" of the computer. 3. The enclosure that contains the main components of a computer is the __________________ . It has also been erroneously called the CPU. 4. A USB Flash Drive is a portable __________________ device. 5. Two computer input devices are the following: ___________________, _______________________. 6. Two computer output devices are the following: ______________________, _______________________. 7. Non-volatile (permanent) data storage inside the computer is usually on the computer's ____________. 8. Is the disk in the C: drive a fixed or removable disk? _________________ 9. Volatile type of computer memory (where the information is lost if the computer is turned off) is ________________________________. 10. Piece of equipment which ties everything together and allows all the parts of your computer to receive power and communicate with one another is the _________________________. 11. The computer's A: drive refers to the computer's __________________ disk drive. 12. The physical devices of a computer are called "computer hardware". Computer programs and operating systems are called computer _______________. 13. Microsoft Word is a computer ______________________. 14. Microsoft Windows XP is a computer ____________________. 15. A block of information stored on computer storage media is called a __________. 16. A group of interconnected computers which can communicate with each other and share resources is called a computer ______________________ 17. A computer network covering a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of buildings, such as a school is called a _______________________

18. A computer's hard drive is sometimes called the __________ drive. 19. A computer network that covers a broad area (i.e., any network whose communications links cross metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries) is called a ____________________________ 20. The largest and most well-known example of a WAN is the _______________________ 21. A __________________ is a computer with a specific set of programs that offer different types of service, which other machines (called clients) request to do certain tasks. 22. A software application which enables a user to display and interact with information on a web page is called a _____________________ 23. On a web page, if you click on a ___________________ you can reach another web page. Word Bank floppy browser software program case fixed monitor operating system WAN keyboard motherboard CPU removable C: file mouse hard disk hyperlink internet printer network RAM server scanner LAN server storage

10/23/2012

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