Computers Inside and Out Vocab

Question 1

software which displays unwanted popup ads

Answer 1

Adware

Question 2

any program designed to preform a specific function for the user (Microsoft office)

Answer 2

application

Question 3

a program or tool such as internet explorer that enables you to search/surf the internet.

Answer 3

Browser

Question 4

a Defect or fault in a computer program caused by mistakes made by programmers.

Answer 4

Bug

Question 5

a fast memory used for temporary storage of recently accessed web pages

Answer 5

cache

Question 6

a small piece of information on the times and dates you have visited websites

Answer 6

cookies

Question 7

when the computer or operating system unexpectedly stops working

Answer 7

crash

Question 8

a special program which enables a computer to work with a piece of hardware such as a printer.

Answer 8

Driver

Question 9

business done over the internet

Answer 9

EBusiness

Question 10

a message/mail sent via the computer over the internet

Answer 10

Email

Question 11

Frequently Asked Questions

Answer 11

FAQ

Question 12

special hardware designed to prevent unauthorized access into or out of a computer or network.

Answer 12

Firewall

Question 13

The physical equipment of a computer system

Answer 13

Hardware

Question 14

a visit to a website

Answer 14

hit

Question 15

the main page or opening page that appears when you visit a website

Answer 15

Home page

Question 16

a device that enables a computer a computer to send and receive information such as connecting t the internet.

Answer 16

Modem

Question 17

A set of informational rules defining proper behavior on the internet.

Answer 17

Netiquette

Question 18

a website that acts as a gateway or entry point to the internet (YAHOO)

Answer 18

Portal

Question 19

a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute ( software )

Answer 19

program

Question 20

a company that provides access to the internet (bing/Brighthuse)

Answer 20

provider