Answers
Internet Correct answer-A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to
exchange information.
DVD Correct answer-Digital Versatile Disk
Database Correct answer-A collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a
computer. Used by businesses to store information about stock, suppliers or customers.
Spreadsheet Correct answer-A grid of rows and columns containing numbers, text, and formulas
used to perform calculations, prepare budgets and accounts. Microsoft Excel is an example of a
spreadsheet program.
Word Processing Correct answer-The use of software application to create, edit, format, print and
save text-based documents, such as letters, reports, and memos. Microsoft Word is a word
processing program.
ICT Correct answer-Information and Communications Technology
IT Correct answer-Information Technology
ROM Correct answer-Read Only Memory
RAM Correct answer-Random Access Memory
CPU Correct answer-Central Processing Unit, Abbreviation of central processing unit. The CPU is
the brains of the computer. Sometimes referred to simply as the processor or central processor, the
CPU is where most calculations take place.
LAN Correct answer-Local Area Network
WAN Correct answer-Wide Area Network
CD Correct answer-Compact Disc
USB Correct answer-Universal Serial Bus
WWW Correct answer-World Wide Web
Hardware Correct answer-The tangible, physical computer equipment that can be seen and
touched, e.g. mouse, monitor, keyboard
Software Correct answer-A program or instructions that give directions to the computer, e.g.
Microsoft Word
Input Devices Correct answer-Enable the user to input data and commands into the computer.
Examples include keyboard, touch-screen, scanner, mouse, joystick