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Technology
Technology terms
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12th Grade
05/19/2009

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Application
Definition
A type of problem that lends itself to processing by a computer.
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Bit
Definition
A single, basic unit of information.
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Boot
Definition
Start the entire computer or start a specific program.
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Byte
Definition
A combination of bits, processed as one unit.
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CD-ROM
Definition
A CD on which a large amount of data can be saved.
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Clipboard
Definition
A file where cut or copied text and graphics can be stored before being moved to another location.
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Database
Definition
A collection of related data organized for convenient access.
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Defragment
Definition
To reorganize a file.
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Dialog Box
Definition
A box, temporarily called up on the screen, asking for user input.
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DOS
Definition
Any of several single-user, command-driven operating systems for microcomputers.
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DPI
Definition
A measure of resolution used for printed text or images, dots per inch.
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Dowload
Definition
to transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a distant to a nearby computer, from a larger to a smaller computer, or from a computer to another device.
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Driver
Definition
Hardware or software that controls the interface between a computer and another device.
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Ethernet
Definition
a local-area network protocol that has a bus topology and has a 10 megabit/second data transfer rate.
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Gig
Definition
Equals 1 billion bytes, it's a measure of storag capacity.
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Hard Drive
Definition
A disk drive containing a hard disk.
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Insertion Point
Definition
Point where the next charachter typed will be displayed.
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Kilobyte
Definition
1000 bytes, measure of storage capacity.
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Megabyte
Definition
One million bytes, measure of storage capacity.
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Memory
Definition
The capacity of a computer to store information subject to recall.
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Operating System
Definition
The collection of software that directs a computer's operations.
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Optical Disk
Definition
A grooveless disk on which digital data is stored as tiny pits in the surface and is read or replayed by a laser beam scanning the surface.
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Peripheral
Definition
A device or unit that operates separately from the CPU, but is connected to it.
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RAM
Definition
The computer memory that is available for loading, creating, or running programs, also for the temporary storage of data.
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ROM
Definition
Computer memory in which program instructions, operating procedures, and other data is permanently stored. Normally, this can not be altered by the user
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Server
Definition
A computer that makes services available to workstations on a network.
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Start Up Disk
Definition
A disk that allows the user to boot into an operating system, like DOS.
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