| A | B |
| Hard drive | A physical device that stores programs and data |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| AUP | The policy that describes what is acceptable behavior when using the computer and Internet |
| Monitor | The device that displays infromation from the PC electronically |
| Operating System | Software that determines how the screen looks |
| Hardware | The physical parts of a computer |
| Software | Coded instructions that tell the computer what to do |
| Virus | Software that causes programs to malfunction |
| W:\ | The shared public drive that all teachers have access to |
| Home Directory H:\ | Your individual storage space on the network |
| Printer | A device that outputs a paper copy of PC data |
| Mouse | An input device that allows you to rapidly position the cursor anywhere on the screen |
| C:\ | The PC's local hard drive |
| Network Cable | Attachs your PC to the network |
| URL | A web site's address |