Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
48 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Keyboard:An input device that allows you to operate a computer |
|
|
|
Monitor:A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer
|
|
|
|
CPU:Central Processing Unit: the “brain” of the computer.
|
|
|
|
Mouse:An input device that can move the on-screen cursor to different items on the screen and select them
|
|
|
|
Printer:An output device that can produce a paper copy of what is on the computer screen |
|
|
|
Scanner:An input device that can take a paper and create a digital copy. |
|
|
|
SpeakersAn output device that allows sound to come from your computer. |
|
|
|
HardwareThe physical parts of your computer |
|
|
|
SoftwareThe applications that make your computer work. |
|
|
|
Hard DriveWhere the programs are stored on your computer. |
|
|
|
NetworkA set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources |
|
|
|
Interneta global system of interconnected computer networks that link several billion devices worldwide. (The world wide web) |
|
|
|
PLNPersonal Learning Network |
|
|
|
URLUniform Resource Locator: AKA web address |
|
|
|
Web BrowserThe software that allows you to get on the internet. EX: Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox
|
|
|
|
Search EngineThe program that searches the internet for you. EX: Yahoo, Google, Bing
|
|
|
|
ApplicationsA computer program with an interface, enabling people to use the computer as a tool to accomplish a specific task
|
|
|
|
AUPAcceptable Use Policy: what you can and cannot do on a computer at school or work
|
|
|
|
NetiquetteHow to act when online
|
|
|
|
Copyright LawA legal right created by the law of a country, that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution,
|
|
|
|
Fair UseThe doctrine that brief excerpts of copyright material may, under certain circumstances be used without permission of the copyright owner
|
|
|
|
Cursora movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user
|
|
|
|
CyberbullingThe use of electronic devices and social media to harass, threaten or intimidate someone.
|
|
|
|
FormatThe way in which something is arranged or set out
|
|
|
|
Intellectual PropertyA work or invention that is the result of creativity, can be copyright protected |
|
|
|
LandscapeWhen a page is printed wider than it is high
|
|
|
|
PortraitWhen a page is printed higher than it is wide
|
|
|
|
Public DomainThe state of belonging or being available to the public as a whole, and therefore not subject to copyright.
|
|
|
|
Server A computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
|
|
|
|
Operating System The software every computer needs in order to operate |
|
|
|
RAM Random Access Memory: easily changed
|
|
|
|
ROM Read Only Memory: not easily changed |
|
|
|
Blog A web log to share your thoughts |
|
|
|
RSS Feed a web feed that brings news to you |
|
|
|
Wiki a website that allows collaboration like wikipedia |
|
|
|
Podcast a digital audio file available on the internet |
|
|
|
IM an instant message sent to or from a friend
|
|
|
|
Chat Rooma place online where multiple people can meet virtually and talk to each other in real time |
|
|
|
anonymous unidentified
|
|
|
|
Computer an electronic device that manipulates information or data
|
|
|
|
"the Cloud"a place on the internet to store information
|
|
|
|
Internet Service Providera company like Sprint, AT&T and Comcast that provide a way for you to access the internet
|
|
|
|
PlagiarismUsing someone else's words as your own.
|
|
|
|
Ergonomicsthe science of equipment design and how specific usage and placement can reduce comfort and increase productivity
|
|
|
|
Input device a peripheral device that puts data into the computer
|
|
|
|
Output devicea peripheral device that gets data out of the computer
|
|
|
|
Peripheral any device plugged in to the computer
|
|
|
|
Malware a type of software designed to damage your computer.
|
|
