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BASIC COMPUTING RESEARCH WORKSHEET-converted

The document consists of various sections that cover topics related to computer peripherals, internal components, storage types, software programs, operating systems, the Windows desktop interface, and cloud computing. It includes fill-in-the-blank exercises to reinforce knowledge of these concepts. Each section aims to educate users on the functionality and terminology associated with computers.

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BASIC COMPUTING RESEARCH WORKSHEET-converted

The document consists of various sections that cover topics related to computer peripherals, internal components, storage types, software programs, operating systems, the Windows desktop interface, and cloud computing. It includes fill-in-the-blank exercises to reinforce knowledge of these concepts. Each section aims to educate users on the functionality and terminology associated with computers.

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Section 1 - Input/Output

Designate the type of peripheral component by writing INPUT or


OUTPUT by each of the items below
1. Monitor

2. Keyboard

3. Scanner

4. Laser Printer

5. Mouse

6. Speakers

7. Digital Camera

Section 2 – What’s Inside a Computer?

Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the box. Some may be
used more than once or not at all.

CPU BIOS power supply hard drive network card

Motherboard RAM USB Port ROM video card

1. I connect computers and allow them to talk to each other.

2. I wake up the computer and remind it what to do.

3. I am the brain of the computer.

4. Information is stored on my magnetic cylinders.

5. I hold all of the other circuit boards.

6. I handle the graphics that are displayed on the monitor.

7. I am the type of port used by flash drives


Section 3 - Storage

Fill in the blanks with the vocabulary words from the box. Use each
word only once.

information flash
drive CD primary DVD secondary

1. ________________________ memory is stored on chips located on the


motherboard.

2. _________________________memory is stored on the hard drive.

3. A _______________________can hold information greater than a CD or


DVD.

4. A _______________________usually holds up to 650 to 700 MB.

5. A _______________________holds even more information at least 7 GB.

6. The purpose of storage in a computer is to hold ____________________or


data.
Section 4 - Programs

Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the box. Some may be
used more than once or not at all.

Research Spreadsheet Database


Entertainment Desktop Publishing Word processing

1. Creating a birthday card for a friend.

2. Balancing your checkbook.

3. Finding information on pyramids.

4. Playing solitaire.

5. Calculating Math

6. Keeping an address book.

7. Writing an essay.

8. Making a newsletter.

9. Writing a story about aliens.


Section 5 - Programs

Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the box. Some may be
used more than once or not at all.

downloaded translators installing programming program


programmers

1. A is a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform a


specific task.

2. Programs are like that allow people to work with computers without
learning the computer’s language.

3. Using bits and bytes in different combinations to represent a code is known as


_____________________

4. Copying a program onto your computer’s hard drive from another source is
known as the program.

5. People who write codes to create programs are known as


computer _____________________

6. Some programs can be from the internet directly to your hard


drive
Section 6 - Operating Systems

Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the box. Some may be
used more than once or not at all.
Windows operating system graphics upgraded user friendly

1. The large program that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware
components is the

2. A computer that is easy to operate is called

3. is the most common operating system for PCs.

4. Operating systems are constantly being as technology


advances.

5. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses to help the user


navigate within the computer system.
Section 7 - The Windows Desktop

Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the box. Some may be
used more than once or not at all.
GUI icon Recycle Bin Start Menu task
bar windows tool bar scroll
bar wallpaper title bar

1. You put things in the that you no longer need or want.

2. A uses graphics or pictures to help the user navigate and


access programs.

3. The Start Menu and clock are found on the .

4. An is a small picture that links to a file or program.

5. At the top of each window, the contains the title and


buttons to close, minimize and resize.

6. Moving the up or down allows you to see all of the information


in a window.

7. Programs and applications run inside that can be opened,


closed or resized.

8. The is like a backdrop on your desktop that can be changed.

9. Found below the menu bar in some windows, the contains


icons or options that allow you to perform specific tasks.

10. The contains basic operations such as run, shut down, log off
and find.
Section 8 – Cloud Computing

Directions: Fill in the A & B tables below.

A) What are the Advantages and Disadvantages to “Cloud


Networking”?

Advantages Disadvantages

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