Computer Discovery 1St Quarter Voab

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desktop

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the user interface provided by Windows

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Computer Interface

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

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Operating System Software

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works behind-the-scences to keep your computer running

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Icons

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pictures

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Peripherals

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any external device attached to the computer which enhances the capabilities of the 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

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Microprocessor

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a.k.a. CPU, the brains of a computer

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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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physical components of a computer

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Application Software

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computer instructions or data (programs)

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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 bar

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Menu Bar

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located directly below the title bar. It provides access to most of a programs commands

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Standard Toolbar

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a row of icons and buttons that provide mouse-click shortcuts for a programs commonly used commands

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Scroll Bars

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

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User Friendly

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a function of the operating system which allows ease of operation of the computer

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Screen Tip

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a message that pops up to identify unlabeled buttons

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Default

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predetermined software choices or settings

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Control Panel

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a collection of tools for customizing settings

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Multitask

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working with different programs simultaneously

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IPSO

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Input-Processing-Storage-Output

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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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Formatting Toolbar

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a row of icons and buttons that provide shortcuts for formatting commands

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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 systems

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ROM

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Re-Only Memory.

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RAM

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Random Access Memory

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Input

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entering data into the computer. Devices such as the keyboard, mouse, scanner, even a digital camera allows the user to into data

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Bit

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the smallest unit of information; has two 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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MAJOR FUNCTION OF A COMPUTER. Organizing information in your computer into a useable form

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Storage

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a device in which data is stored

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CPU

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central processing unit, the "brains" of the computer (microprocessor)

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CD

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Compact Disk; a hard plastic disk approx. 12 cm (4in.) in diameter on which information such as music or computer data is digitally encoded in a format readable by laser beam

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DVD

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Digital-Video-Disk; recorded with optical technology that contains full-length (2-hour) motion pictures for viewing on a personal computer or on a TV screen

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GUI

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Graphical User Interface; something that uses graphics or pictures to help the use navigate within the computer system

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Mouse

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a handheld pointing device used to control the pointing device on the screen

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Keyboard

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a device that allows you to type information and instructions into a computer

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Monitor

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a device that displays text and images generated by the computer

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Speakers

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a device that plays sounds which are transmitted from your computer

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Printer

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a device that produces a peper copy of your document

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Scanner

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a device that reads graphics and text into a computer

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Modem

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allows the computer to communicate with another computer by way of via telephone

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Motherboard

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the heart of the computer. The main circuit board that all of the other internal components connect to

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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 uique 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 language like Chinese

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HTML

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used to create Web Pages

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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 to change their size

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Cursor

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Pointer, Insertion Point; Moves on your screen when you move the mouse on your desk

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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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Word Wrap

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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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GWAM

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Gross Words A Minute; the total number of words keyed

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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 press once to turn off and once to turn off. Ex; CAPS LOCK

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Task Bar

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The bar at the bottom of the desktop that tells you which windows are open