1. A computer that fits on a desk, used by individuals at work or at home, is __________________.
• desktop
2. A device inside a computer that stores large amounts of information is __________________.
• hard disk
3. A document on the Web giving information about a person or institution is a __________________.
• home page
4. A film describing events leading up to ones in a film made earlier is a __________________.
• prequel
5. A group of people who have the same interests, who e-mail one another live as a group is __________________.
• chat-room
6. A hard-hitting documentary series starts tonight at 10 p.m. Viewers might be shocked at scenes of...
• television preview
7. A huge portion of the internet containing linked docu, ents, called pages, is __________________.
• the Web
8. A lightweight portable computer small enough to fit in your hand is __________________.
• palmtop
9. A lightweight portable computer that usually fits in a briefcase is __________________.
• laptop
10. A list of common questions and helpful answers is __________________.
• FAQ
11. A machine for transfering pictures and texts into a computer is __________________.
• scanner
12. A meeting place on the Internet for discussion of a particular topic is __________________.
• newsgroup
13. A pair of silver George II candlesticks fetched 17 000 pounds. Bidding was slow for Victorian oil paintings but a landscape by Somers went for 55 000 pounds.
• auction report
14. A piece of equipment that sends information from one computer along telephone lines to another computer is __________________.
• modem
15. A program on the grid you create with it to perform mathematical operations is __________________.
• spreadsheet
