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48 Cards in this Set
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Keyboard |
An input device that allows you to operate a computer |
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Monitor |
A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer
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CPU |
Central Processing Unit: the "brain" of the computer.
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Mouse |
An input device that can move the on-screen cursor to different items on the screen and select them
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Printer |
An output device that can produce a paper copy of what is on the computer screen
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Scanner |
An input device that can take a paper and create a digital copy.
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Speakers |
An output device that allows sound to come from your computer.
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Hardware |
The physical parts of your computer.
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Software |
The applications that make your computer work.
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Hard Drive |
Where the programs are stored on you computer.
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Network |
A set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources. |
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Internet |
A global system of interconnected computer networks that link several billion devices worldwide. (the world wide web) |
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PLN |
Personal Learning Network |
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URL |
Uniform Resource Locator: AKA web adress |
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Web Browser |
The software that allows you to get on the internet. EX: Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox |
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Search Engine |
The program that searches the internet for you. EX: Yahoo, Google, Bing |
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Applications |
A computer program with an interface, enabling people to use the computer as a tool to accomplish a specific task. |
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AUP |
Acceptable Use Policy: what you can and cannot do on a computer at school or work. |
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Netiquette |
How to act when online. |
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Copyright Law |
A legal right created by the law of a country, that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to use and distribution. |
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Fair Use |
The doctrine that brief excerpts on copyright material may, under certain circumstances be used without permission to copyright owner. |
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Cursor |
A movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user. |
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Cyberbullying |
The use of electronic devices and social media to harass, threaten or intimidate someone. |
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Format |
The way in which something is arranged or set out. |
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Intellectual Property |
A work or invention that is the result of creativity, can be copyright protected. |
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Landscape |
When a page is printed wider than it is high. |
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Portait |
When a page is printed higher than it is wide. |
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Public Domain |
The state of belonging or being available to public as a whole, and therefore not subject to copyright. |
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Server |
A computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network. |
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Operating System |
The software every computer needs in order to operate. |
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RAM |
Random Access Memory: easily changed. |
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ROM |
Read Only Memory: not easily changed. |
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Blog |
A web log to share your thoughts. |
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RSS Feed |
A web feed that brings news to you. |
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Wiki |
A website that allows collaboration like wikipedia. |
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Podcast |
A digital audio file available on the internet. |
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IM |
An instant message sent to or from a friend. |
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Chat Room |
A place online where multiple people can meet virtually and talk to each other in real time. |
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Anonymous |
Unidentified |
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Computer |
Ann electronic device that manipulates information or data. |
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"The Cloud" |
A place on the internet to store information. |
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Internet Service Provider |
A company like Sprint, AT&T and Comcast that provide a way for you to access the internet. |
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Plagiarism |
Using someone else's words as your own. |
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Ergonomics |
The science of equipment design and how specific usage and placement can reduce comfort and increase productivity. |
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Input Device |
A peripheral device that puts data into your computer. |
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Output Device |
A peripheral device that gets data out of the computer. |
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Peripheral |
Any device plugged in to the computer. |
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Malware |
A type of software designed to damage your computer. |
