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10/29/2018

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Browser[image]
Definition
A software program that lets you explore the world wide web
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cable
Definition
A long, rubber coated bundle of wires, with plugs on either end that connects computer parts.
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cd-rom
Definition
A round, shiny portable disk that stores large amounts of software and information.
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chat
Definition
A way people in different places can talk to each other by typing their words.
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computer
Definition
An electronic machine that takes in data and instructions, works with the data; and puts out data.
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cursor
Definition
A blinking line or shape on the screen that tells you where the next character will go
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application software
Definition
A type of software that includes programs that help people do certain tasks.
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binary code
Definition
Language that a computer can understand. It is made up of zeros and ones.
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boot
Definition
Process of starting or resetting a computer
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bit
Definition
The smallest unit of info recognized by a computer: binary digits zero and one.
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byte
Definition
A single character of data represented by a string of eight zeroes and ones
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cpu
Definition
The brain of the computer that directs all of the operations necessary for a computer to turn data into info.
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email
Definition
Stands for electronic mail. It’s a way of sending messages from one computer to another.
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download
Definition
To get a file from another, persons compute.
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icon
Definition
A tiny picture on the screen that represents a program.
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internet
Definition
Computers around the world connected to each other.
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url
Definition
Address of a website on the www.
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world wide web
Definition
Part of the internet which holds documents.
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scanner
Definition
Device that takes picture of something, changing it into a computerized image.
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network
Definition
Computers connected together to share info.
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local area network
Definition
Computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area.
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graphical unit interface
Definition
Allows people to select text.
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hard drive
Definition
Main memory; a storage device that reads and writes data.
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hardware
Definition
Physical equipment of a computer.
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headphones
Definition
Output device that produces sound.
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information technology
Definition
Use of technology tools, like computer systems.
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input device
Definition
A device that allows computers to take in info.
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keyboard
Definition
Input device that is used to type commands into the computer.
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modem
Definition
Expansion card that receives data via telephones.
Term
monitor
Definition
Output device that displays text.
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mouse
Definition
Hand held pointing device that controls the cursor.
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output device
Definition
Device through which a computer sends out info
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operating system
Definition
System software that manages how a computer’s hardware, and central processing unit communicate
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Peripherals
Definition
Additional components besides main parts of the computer, like printers.
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printer
Definition
Output device that turns data into hard copies.
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proccessing
Definition
Basic computer function that refers to when a computer uses info
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program
Definition
Series of ordered instructions that can be done by the computer.
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ram
Definition
Chips that hold info that is being used by cpu as long as the computer is turned on.
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rom
Definition
Memory that stays in the computer once it’s turned of
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software
Definition
Set of instructions that make the hard drive work.
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