| A | B |
| Input | Accepts information from the user |
| Output | gives out information to user |
| peripheral | external (additional ) |
| mouse | input |
| icon | file, folder |
| cursor | verticle flashing bar |
| WAN | Wide Area Network(district) |
| WWW | All over the world |
| LAN | Local Area Network(inside) |
| CPU | Central processing Unit |
| Modem | MOdulate/ DEModulator |
| Monitor | Hardware |
| CD-ROM | Storage device |
| Bit | smallest unit |
| Byte | 8 bits |
| Data to the Computer | keyboard |
| Internet | All over the world |
| Modem | needed to acess the internet |
| Monitor | Output device |
| Scanner | input device |
| Keyboard | input device |
| mouse | input device |
| Computer parts or units | input,memory, central processing output |
| Memory unit | Ram or Rom |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
| ROM | Read Only Memory |
| CPU | The Brain |
| Output devices | Monitor, speaker, printer |
| Software | programs for instructions |
| Hardware | Touchable items |
| Peripherals | input or out put devices connected externally |
| Examples of peripherals devices | scanner, printer, digital camera,microphone |
| Desktop | work area of the computer |
| icon | files, folders or programs |
| cursor | verticle flashing bar that indicates location of text |
| Instructional Software | skill and drill |
| Productivity Software | Power point, Print shop |
| Courseware | specific to a subject area |
| application | Word process Access, outlook express |
| CD | Holds the most |
| Home page | main page of a web site |
| web browser | software used to navigate and access the internet |
| 1 byte | one letter on the keyboard |
| binary code and bits | 1's and 0's to encode computer understanding |
| smallest unit of digital memory | bit |
| Desktop Publishing | Application that allows the user to create newsletters, fliers, or brochures |
| Multimedia | integrated test, sound graphics and video into one product |
| Electronic Presentation | incoporate technologies to share information |
| Electronic presentation | Powerpoint |
| AUP | Acceptable Use Policy |