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The brain of the computer, the primary chip of the system that oversees all the other components of the system and controls the execution of program instructions.(9)
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(MB) Measures 1024 Kilobytes, and refers to the amount of information in a file, or how much information can be contained on a Memory Card, Hard Drive or Disk (8)
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The physical components of a computer system (Anything you can kick - LOL). (8)
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A portable computer; not a desktop, more frequently called notebook computer (8)
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A self-replicating malicious program that can cause mischief or damage by inserting copies of itself into other application programs or other executable system component and leaves no obvious signs of its presence (5)
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Mail composed and transmitted on a computer system or network. (5)
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A computer's internal disk drive using a non-removable storage format (4,4)
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A piece of hardware that routes data from a local area network (LAN) to another network connection. (6)
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MOdulator, DEModulator. A device that connects your computer to a phone line in order to communicate with other computers. (5)
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collections of copyright free ready-made images (4,3)
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Software or hardware device that prevents unauthorised users from accessing a computer or network. (7)
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Information stored on the computer system, used by applications to accomplish tasks. (4)
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A plug-in card that connects to the motherboard. Once installed in the computer, a cable is used to attach it to the monitor and display images onto the it's screen.(8,4)
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An abbreviation for picture element. It is the smallest individual dot that can be displayed on a computer screen. (5)
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An area of screen located at the top of an application where the pull-down menus can be accessed. (4,3)
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Refered to in the mid-1990s as the Information Super highway. A global network connecting millions of computers. You are currently accessing this quiz via this World-wide global network. (8)
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A complete set of characters in a typeface. (4)
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The background of a computer screen with a Graphical User Interace (GUI) on which icons and windows appear. Also a computer small enough to sit on the top of a desk.(7)