Cd First Quarter Vocab.

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desktop

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The use interface provided by Windows

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computer interface

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The means by which users get information and give commands to the computer

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operating system software

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The large program that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware components

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peripherals

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A device that connect\s to the motherboard and includes such things as a monitor, mouse, keyboard, modem, scanner, digital camera, and printer

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microprocessor

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Another name for the CPU

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computer

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Device that does computations and makes logical comparisons according to the instructions it receives

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hardware

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The physical components of a computer

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software

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The intangible components of a computer system, particularly the programs that the computer needs to perform a specific task. Computer instruction or data

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title bar

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Located directly below the top border. It contains the window name and program type. You can move a window by dragging its title bar

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scroll bars

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Allows the user to move the document to view all components in a window

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multitask

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To work with different programs simultaniously.

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language translators

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Converts statements into codes or languages that computers are able to understand

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device drivers

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Specialized programs that work with the operating system to allow communication between hardware devices and the rest of the computer system.

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ROM

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Read only memory. A chip on the motherboard that is prerecorded withwith and permanently stores the set of instructions that the computer uses when you turnit on; permanent memory

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RAM

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Random access memory. Chips on cards plugged into the motherboard that temporarily hold programs and data while the computer is turned on; volatile memory

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input

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Entering data into the computer. Devices such as the keyboard, mouse, scanner, and even digital camera allow the user to enter data

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bit

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The smallest unit of information; has to possible values: 0 and 1; a.k.a.binary code

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byte

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A collection of eight bits

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output

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Data generated by a computer. Devices that produce physical output from the computer are the printer, monitor, and speakers

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Processing

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Organizing information in your computer into a useable form

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storage

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In computing, any device in which (or on which) information is stored

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CPU

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Central proessing Unit. Silicon chip located on the motherboard that is resposible for executing instructions to process data; also called the microprocessor

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CD

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Usually called CD-ROM or CD drive. CD-ROM is short for Compact Disk-Read Only Memory. A compact disk is a shiny, circular disk that stores information such as music or computer data is digitally encoded in a format redable by laser beam

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DVD

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Digital Video Disc. Looks like just like a CD, but holds much more information. You can watch movies, listen to music, or play games from these.

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GUI

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Graphical User Interface. Makes the computer user-friendly.

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mouse

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A pointing device that has a laser guie onits underside and two or morebuttons for clicking commands; you control movement of the pointer by moving the entire mouse around on your desk

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keyboard

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The most frequently used input device; allows the user to enter text, numbers, and special characters

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monitor

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A display device that forms an image by converting electrical signals from the computer into points of colored light on the screen

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speakers

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Output devices that allow you to hear sound from your computer. There are usually two and come in various sizes.

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printer

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A common part of a computer system. It takes what you see on the computer screen and prints it on paper.

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scanner

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Copies a picture or document into the computer.

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modem

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A device which allows computers to communicate with one another via telephone lines

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motherboard

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The main circuit board located inside the tower to which all of the other internal components connect

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binary code

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A basic computer language which has only two characters, 0 and 1

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ASCII

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provides for 256 unique characters; enough for letters A-Z and numerals 0-9; American Standard Code for Information Interchange

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Unicode

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Contains over 65,000 unique patterns; enough for foreign languages like Chinese

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HTML

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HyperText MarkUp Language; used to create Web pages

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user friendly

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A function of the operating system which allows ease of operation of the computer; easy to operate

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border

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The four edges that define the perimeter of a window. You can drag the borders of most windows and change their size

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default

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Predetermined software choices or settings

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screen tip

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A message that pops up to identify unlabeled buttons

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cursor

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Insertion point. Moves on you screen when you move the mouse on your desk

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wordwrap

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A word processing feature in which the insertion point returns to the next line automatically at the end of a full line

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QWERTY

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The name for the standard, modern-day keyboard; invented in the 1870's

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keyboarding

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Any input activity involving the manipulation of the letter and figure keys, space bar. return key, tab, and shift keys by the use of a touch system

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GWAM

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Gross Words A Minute

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CWAM

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Correct Words A Minute

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toggle key

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A key that you have to press once to activate, but have to press again to deactivate. The CAPS lock is an example.