COMPUTER ABBREVIATIONS
What does DOS stand for?
Disk Operating System
Name the part of the computer that allows you to open and close windows, and move the cursor.
The mouse.
A way to mark in your favorite sites and return to them without writing in the address is a
Bookmark
What does .edu stand for?
Education
When two or more computers can communicate together, you have a
Network
What does html stand for?
Hypertext Markup Language
Name the part of the computer that allows you to view what you are doing.
Monitor, Screen
A personal letter sent electronically online is an
What does .mil stand for?
military
A simple programing language used in computers is
BASIC
What does DVD stand for?
Digital Versatile Disk
Name the part of the computer that stores all information and software.
Hard drive
The address that tells who an e-mail is going to is the
Username
What does .org stand for?
organization
A more advanced programming language used to run special effects on the Internet is
javascript
What does SPAM stand for?
Sending Particularly Annoying Messages
Name an item that works with a computer to allow you to copy a picture or text and place on your computer.
Scanner
A program that you can use on the Internet to find specific information is a
Search Engine
What does .int stand for?
international
How many bytes is in a megabyte?
1,000,000
What does PC stand for
Personal Computer
Name an item that works with a computer that takes a picture and allows you to download it to your computer.
Camera
A device that allows computers to receive and send information over the Internet is a
network, modem, router
What top-level domain would the White House use?
.gov
The nickname for the old way of sending mail before the Internet is
snail mail