Tech Terms
Software
Hardware
Web 2.0
Programs
100
An electronic signal that is either on or off and represented by a 1 or 0.
What is a bit.
100
This term includes the operating system and programs you purchase from an office supply store.
What are the types of software.
100
The part of the hardware of your computer that stores all your programs and files.
What is the hard drive.
100
A way of sending messages and file attachments from one computer to another over an internet connection.
What is e-mail.
100
The program you would use to create a document like a letter or report.
What is word processor.
200
The address on a website located on the world wide web.
What is URL or Uniform Resource Locator.
200
Name the operating system that we use in the computers in the lab.
What is Windows.
200
The piece of computer hardware that is the brains of the computer. The better it is the faster the computer can run.
What is the CPU or processor.
200
A website usually maintained by an individual with regular, usually daily, entries.
What is a blog.
200
The program you would use to make a slide show/presentation.
What is PowerPoint.
300
Receiving information from another computer/server over a network and saving it on your own hard drive.
What is download.
300
Name the operating system that is installed on iPads, iPhones, and iPods.
What is iOS.
300
The part of hardware that improves visual performance. It can make games look really cool.
What is the graphics processor unit.
300
The name of the web 2.0 program used to share and comment on videos.
What is YouTube/Vimeo.
300
A collection of web pages designed to let anyone who accesses to modify or contribute content.
What is a wiki.
400
The blinking line or shape on the screen that tells you where the next character goes.
What is the cursor.
400
This is an open source operating system that is free to use and download.
What is Linux.
400
The temporary storage space on your computer that is also like the closet in your house. It provides easy access to programs that you use.
What is RAM or Random Access Memory.
400
A Web 2.0 program used to collaborate with other people on documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
What is Google Docs/Drive.
400
The web browser that we use to access our Google accounts.
What is Chrome.
500
A software program that allows you to explore the World Wide Web.
What is a browser
500
This protects your computer from malicious software such as worms, trojans, and key-loggers.
What is anti-virus.
500
The part of hardware that displays the image of the computer. It usually connects using a VGA or DVI cable.
What is a monitor.
500
The second generation of web development and design that includes social networking sites and, video sharing site, wikis and blogs.
What is web 2.0.
500
A special type of software that helps to run other programs and devices.
What is an operating system.
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