Which of the following is a pointing device that allows you to control the pointer by moving the entire device around on a desk?
What part of the computer is responsible for executing instructions to process information?
Which of the following temporarily stores data and programs while you are using them?
RAM (random access memory)
Which of the following permanently stores the set of instructions that the computer uses to activate the software that controls the processing function when you turn the computer on?
Which of the following is not a function of an operating system?
Carries out a specific task for the user
The design and construction of the hardware of a particular computer is its ____________.
A(n) _____ are removable circuit boards that are inserted into slots on the motherboard to expand the capabilities of the motherboard.
A(n) _______ is magnetic storage media usually sealed in a case inside the computer.
A(n) ______ is a display that while showing you the output, allows you to touch it with your finger or a stylus to input commands.
Each computer that is part of the network must have a(n) ______ installed to connect it to the network.
A computer on a network that acts as the central storage location for programs and data used on the network is a(n) ________.
A program that tracks a user's internet usage without the user's permission is called ________.
A(n) __________ is any part of the computer system, including memory, storage devices, and the microprocessor, that can be used by a computer program.
_________ is when you create a connection between source data and a copy of the data in a new file so that the copy updates every time a change is made to the source data.