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| Network | A group of connected computers allow users to share data and information. |
| Software Categories | Application and System |
| Monitor | Video display (LCD & CRT) |
| Megahertz | Measurement for processing speed |
| Input device | Mouse, keyboard, game controller |
| LAN | Local Area Network |
| Power Supply | Changes normal power to power the computer can use. |
| CD | Compact disk |
| Storage Devices | Hard Drive, flash drive, CD |
| Central Processing Unit | CPU |
| WAN | Wide Area Network |
| MS Word | Type of application software for word processing |
| Excel | Type of application software for manipulating numbers |
| Bus | The electronic pathway in a computer system that carries information between devices. |
| Output device | Shows the information your computer has processed |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
| ROM | Read Only Memory |
| Pixels | Measures monitor clarity |
| Input, Processing, Storage, Output | Four main processes of a computing system |
| Printer types | Laser, injet, dot matrix |
| Hardware | Physical components of a computer system |
| Software, people, data, hardware | Parts of a complete computer system. |
| Common programs used in business | Word processing, Spreadsheets |
| Byte | Equal to one character |
| Bit | Each 1 & 0 in the binary code |
| kilobyte | 1,000 bytes |
| megabyte | 1 million bytes |
| gigabyte | 1 billion bytes |
| terabyte | 1 trillion bytes |
| input | Data that enters an information system |
| keyboard | An input device which sends data to the processor |
| modifier/manipulative keys | Shift, Caps Lock, Tab, Return, etc. |
| mouse | An input device that allows the user to manipulate object on the computer screen. |
| processing | Manipulating raw data according to instructions. |
| storage | The ability of a computer to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off. |
| flash/jump drive | A portable storage device that plugs into a USB port which allows files to be stored and transferred from computer to computer. |
| CD/DVD | Plastic disk written on with laser beams to store data. |
| hard drive | primary device used to store information in a computer--magnetic storage. |
| output | Useful inforamtion that exits an information system. |
| printer | output device that produces a hard copy of information on a computer screen. |
| operating system software | Software that interfaces with the computer--examples; OS2, DOS, Windows, Linux. |
| application software | Programs written to complete specific tasks such as word processing and spreadsheets. |
| GUI | Graphical User Interface |
| icon | pictures or symbols that replace hard to remember commands. |
| desktop | Electronic version of a desk that provides workspace for different computer tasks. |
| multitasking | Running more than one application at a time. |
| default | Settings used unless another option is chosen. |
| SS | Typing on all available lines. |
| DS | Leaving one blank line between typewritten lines. |
| TS | Two blank lines between typewritten lines. |
| QS | Three blank lines between typewritten lines. |
| Quick Access Toolbar | Easy access to frequently used commands. |
| File Tab | goes to the Backstage View of your current file in MS Word. |
| Ribbon | Provides easy access to the tasks you perform while creating a document. |
| Groups | sub menus located within each ribbon in MS applications. |
| Status Bar | At the bottom of the window and tells you where you are at in your document. |
| Print Layout View | The most desired view when using MS Word. |
| Scroll Bar | Allows the user to see all that is included in any computer window. |
| Title Bar | Shows the name of the open document. |
| Complete Computer System | Software, people, data & hardware. |
| Word Processing Software | Used to edit and format words. |
| Spreadsheet Software | Electronic worksheet. |
| Accounting Software | Handles all financial transactions. |
| Database Software | Keeps records of important customer facts. |
| GRaphics/presentations Software | Software used to present information in a graphical manner. |
| Communications Software | Software used to communicate one person to another. |
| Groupware Software | Software used for group work on aproject or assignment. |
| Web Page Software | Software used to create web pages to the published to the WWW. |
