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38 Cards in this Set
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Naming Convention |
A naming convention is a convention, or systematic way, to name computer files. |
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Folder |
A folder is a location on your computer where you can store and organize files |
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Subfolder |
A subfolder is a folder inside of a folder, designed to help you organize your computer files. |
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Network Folder |
A network folder is a folder stored on a shared location. Network folders can be password protected. In our class you will use a password protected network folder with your name and the path (:Z) attached to it to save your materials. This allows you to access your files from any computer you log in to at school. We will also use a network folder to submit assignments for grading. |
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Thawspace |
The Thawspace refers to a portion of the computer’s hard drive that you are working on that you have access to save files to. Any other portion of the physical machine you are on besides your network folder and the Thawspace restricts saving. |
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Google Chrome |
Google Chrome is a popular web browser and can be used in class. It is recomended for use with your google apps for CPU Core. |
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Internet Explorer |
Internet Explorer is Microsofts Web Browser. It is the default browser in class. |
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Saving in CPU Core |
To save in CPU Core / Tech Essentials please name your files in this naming convention: "lastname_project title" |
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Scope of Classes |
The recommended scope for classes in our department is: (1) CPU Core/Tech Essentials or Computer Apps, (2) Video Production (MMI), and (3) Del Oro News (MMII) |
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Icon |
An icon is a small picture that is displayed on the screen. Clicking on a given icon with the mouse will instigate a task. It is intended to graphically represent a specific task or piece of software. |
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Cursor |
A cursor is a flashing rectangle or line on the screen that shows exactly where you are working. |
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Menu |
A menu is a list of options presented to the user that enables him or her to perform a specific task. |
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Dialog Box |
A dialog box is a box displayed on your computer screen that contains a message. The dialog box requires the user to respond to the message before continuing with what it is about to do. Normally the response is in the form of a yes, no, or cancel. |
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Scrollbar |
A scrollbar is a feature that allows you to scroll up and down, left or right in order to view portions of your work area. |
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Toolbar |
A toolbar sits across the top or down the side of a particular window and allows the user to perform certain tasks such as creating a new file or changing font sizes. |
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Drag and Drop |
Drag and Drop is an action performed using the mouse when you wish to move files from one place to another on your computer screen |
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Save |
To save is to enter any of your files into permanent memory for later use or modification. |
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Default |
Default is a value used by an application when it is not instructed to use any other |
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Input Devices |
Some common input devices include keyboard, punch card, microphone, touch screens, mouse, joysticks, disk drives, tapes, wands, disks, scanners, light pens, trackball, CD ROM, modem, and fax machines. |
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Keyboard |
A keyboard is the main device for entering information such as letters or numbers into the computer; it allows the user to instruct the computer to do something specific. |
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Mouse |
The mouse is a pointing device used to maximize the benefits of a graphical user interface. A mouse has 1 to 5 buttons that can trigger various tasks by a single click or double click. |
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Scanner |
A scanner is an input device that reads text and graphics, and images them directly into the computer. Scanners use OCR, or optical character recognition, to read characters and convert optical images into electrical signals for the computer. |
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Output Devices |
Some common output devices include printers, disks, monitors, tapes, speakers, modems, and fax machines. |
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Monitor |
A monitor is an output device that resembles a small TV and is used to display images generated by the computer. |
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Port |
A port is a part of the computer that is used for passing data in and out of a computing device and is usually used to link a printer, mouse, or a modem to your computer. Ports are normally located in the back of the computer. |
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Storage Devices |
Some common storage devices are External or Internal Hard Drives, USB drives, CD’s, DVD’s, and Smart Phones. |
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Hard Drive |
A hard drive is a large capacity storage device usually located inside of the computer system. |
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C-Drive |
The letter of the alphabet that usually identifies the hard disk drive is C. |
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D-Drive |
The letter of the alphabet that usually identifies the DVD/RW drive is D. |
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Log-In |
Log-in is the term for the process of actually gaining access to the resources on a particular computer. |
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Log-Off |
Log-off is the term for the process of ending your access to a particular computer. |
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Hardware |
Hardware represents the physical devices of the computer that you can actually touch. Examples of hardware are computers, printers, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, magnetic tapes, disks, modems, CD ROMs, cables, switch boxes, facsimile, speakers, scanners, and a mouse. |
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Peripheral Hardware |
Peripheral hardware includes devices that are attached to a computer and are controlled by its processor |
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PC |
A PC is a low-cost personal computer as powerful as a room-sized computer that is designed to be used by one person at a time |
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Operating System |
An operating system controls the utilization of hardware and peripherals. Examples include Windows XP, 7, 8 or Macintosh OS X Snow Leopard, Lion, or Mountain Lion |
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Laptop |
A laptop computer is a lightweight transportable microcomputer designed for easy carrying and to be used on a person’s lap. It usually weighs less than a newborn baby, around 5 lbs |
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Notepad or Tablet PC |
Pen based, notepad, and interactive tablet computers are small portable computers with special screens that can sense the touch of a special stylus and display graphics and text on the screen |
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File Extension |
A period separates the characters in a file name from the file extension. An example would be as follows: snowtrip.jpg. |
