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Computer Networking
7th Grade
11/08/2011

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Application software
Definition
software designed to meet the user's need; preformes a specific tasks.
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CD ROM
Definition
a compact disk that reads only memory.
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Channel
Definition
the media that carries or transports the message. (telephone wire, coaxial cable, microwave signal, or fiber optic)
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Computer
Definition
an electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result.
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Control Unit
Definition
the part of the computer that directs instructions.
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CPU
Definition
 Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer
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Data
Definition

new facts entered into the computer to be processed, wgucg consist of text, numbers, sounds, and images.

 

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Desktop computer
Definition
designed to be used on a desktop.
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Disk

 

Definition
a storage device
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Dot Matrix Printer
Definition

uses a pattern  of dots to form words and images

 

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Ergonomics
Definition
the science of designing equiptment and workspace for a comfortable and safe working enviorment.
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File
Definition
a document stored on a disk.
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File sever
Definition
the central computer where the data and software for local area network computers are stored.
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Hard copy
Definition
a printed copy of output
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Hard disk/drive
Definition
a device that holds information such as software and files.
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Hardware
Definition
physical parts of a computer
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Imformation processing cycle
Definition
the interactionsof humans and computers that consist of input, processing output and storage
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Inkjet printer

Definition
sprays ink through small holes toform words and images on paper.
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Input
Definition
the process of entering information into a computer
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IPOS
Definition
input processing output and storage
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Keyboard
Definition
contains numbers letters symbols and function keys; looks like a typewriter
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Laptop computer
Definition
designed to be small enough and light enough to be used on your lap
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Laser Printer
Definition
uses light beams to from words and images on paper
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Local Area Network
Definition
computers connected together in a realtively close location such as in the same building or department
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Mainframes and minicomputers
Definition
used by business and government to process large amounts of information
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Microcomputer
Definition
a small computer in which the cental processing unit or CPU is a single silicon chip
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Modem
Definition
a device that connects the computer to a telephone line.
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Network
Definition
when computers are connected to other computers that can share information and sometimes hardware
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Notebook Computer
Definition
designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable
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Output
Definition
displays the results of processing
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PDAs
Definition

a handle device that is often used in conjuction with a desktop or other PC.

 

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Personal Computers
Definition
smaller and less powerful than the other types of computers.
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Processing
Definition
executes instructions given to the computer.
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Protocol
Definition

the rules that govern the orderly transfer of data sent.

 

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RAM
Definition
random access memory; temporary storage.
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Receiver
Definition
the other computer receiving the message.
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Scanner
Definition
prints copies like a photocopier.
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Sender
Definition
the computer that is sendig the message.
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Service Technician
Definition
one who repairs hardware and software problems.
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Soft Copy
Definition
output that is not in printed form; such as what is seen on the monitor.
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Software
Definition
programs that tell the computer what to do.
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Supercomputer
Definition
most powerful computer used to do things like predict hurricanes and navigate satellites.
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System Software
Definition
controls teh operation of a computer.
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Virus Protection Software
Definition
a program that protects a computer from damaging computer viruses.
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Web TV
Definition
provides easy access to the Internet without a having to have a traditional computer.
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Wide Area Networks (WAN)
Definition
when local area networks are expanded to include several local area networks within a city, state, region, territory, country, continent, or the world.
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Alphabetic keys
Definition
letter keys on the keyboard
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Enter/return
Definition
used to move the cusor down a line.
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GWAM(gross words a minute)
Definition
the number of keystrokes a typist can make in a timed period; can calculate by dibiding the total number of standard words keyed by the number of minutes that the typist was timed.
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QWERTY keyboared
Definition
the most commonly used keyboard arrangement.
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Space bar
Definition
used to insert spaces between characters.
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Standard keyboarding word
Definition
five characters or any combination of five characters and spaces.
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Technique
Definition
the form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the keyboard.
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Touch Method
Definition
to key by touch rather than by th hunt and peck method
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Posture
Definition
the way the typist sits; the way the typist's arms, wrists, fingers, legs and feet are placed.
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Work area
Definition
arrangement of the keyboard copy mouse and other materials on the desk
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