COMPUTER TERMINOLOGY
What do we call raw facts and figures that have not yet been processed?
Data
What type of software manages a computer's hardware and allows other programs to run?
Operating system
Which computer function involves entering data into a computer?
Input
What are the physical parts of a computer that can be touched called?
Hardware
Computers can complete many tasks quickly. Is this an advantage or disadvantage?
Advantage
What do we call processed data that has meaning and is useful to the user?
Information
What type of software helps users perform specific tasks such as creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations?
Application software
Which computer function involves working with or changing data?
Processing
What are programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do called?
Software
Computers can store large amounts of information. Is this an advantage or disadvantage?
Advantage
What is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do?
Program
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint are examples of what type of software?
General-purpose software
Which computer function presents the results of processing to the user?
Output
Which one is hardware: Microsoft Word, keyboard, or Windows 11?
Keyboard
Spending too much time using a computer can cause eye strain. Is this an advantage or disadvantage?
Disadvantage
A computer displays “Enter your name.” The student types “Ally.” What is “Ally” an example of?
User response
Software designed to perform one specific task or meet a specific need is called what?
Special-purpose software
A student saves a document so it can be opened again later. Which computer function is being used?
Storage
Which one is software: monitor, mouse, or Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word
A student spends so much time playing games on a computer that they stop studying. What disadvantage of computers does this demonstrate?
Distraction
A student clicks “Print” to tell the computer to print an assignment. What is “Print” an example of?
Command
A hospital uses a program designed specifically to monitor patients' heart rates and other vital signs. Is this general-purpose or special-purpose software?
Special-purpose software
A student types a calculation, the computer calculates the answer, displays the result on the screen, and saves the file. Name the four computer functions in the order they occur.
Input → Processing → Output → Storage
A computer is running Windows 11, and a student opens Microsoft Word to type an assignment. Which is the operating system and which is the application software?
Windows 11 is the operating system; Microsoft Word is application software.
A teacher uses a computer to quickly calculate grades, store student records, create reports, and communicate with parents. What is one major advantage of computers demonstrated in this situation?
Increased efficiency / computers help complete tasks quickly and efficiently.