| A | B |
|---|
| technology | the use of science to solve practical problems |
| ethics | principles and standards we use to decide how to act |
| Feet position | flat on the floor |
| AUP | rules for the safe and proper use of your computer |
| space bar | moves the insertion point to the right |
| keyboard shortcut | issues commands to the computer |
| insertion point | a vertical line |
| enter key | moves the insertion point to the next line |
| backspace key | deletes characters to the left |
| ctrl + w | keyboard shortcut for closing a Microsoft Word document |
| Log Off and Shut Down | two commands that disconnect your computer from the network |
| computer | an electronic device that processes data |
| mp3 players, laptops, desktops | PC or personal computer |
| Mainframe | the largest type of computer |
| Computer's speed | the number of cycles per second |
| bits and bytes | small pieces of computerized data that communicates commands to a computer |
| 1s and 0s | bits and bytes that represent every alphabet translated to the computer |
| byte | 8 bits |
| input devices | scanner, keyboard, mouse, joy stick |
| output devices | printer, monitor, projector |
| random access memory | memory that is used while working in a computer program and is erased when you turn off the computer |
| read only memory | memory that is permanent and used when you turn the computer on and off |
| hard disk drive | the storage device located on your computer |
| fingers technique | curved and upright over home row keys |
| home row keys | asdf jkl; |
| software | a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
| OS software | the main program that makes your computer work |
| web browser | software you use to visit web sites on the Internet |
| Microsoft Access is an example of | Database software |
| Software used to type a report | word processing |
| purpose of a keyboard | to input text and numbers and send commands to the computer |
| purpose of attaching speakers to a computer | outputting sound and music |
| file | a place to save documents |
| how to create a new folder | right click, choose new, then folder |
| finding files on your computer | start, search, all files and folders, then key in text |
| folder | a place to save and organize files |
| Internet | a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world |
| website | a specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization |
| URL | a webpage address |
| http | a protocol |
| www.cnn.com | domain name |
| .edu | extension used for educational institutions |
| .com | commercial or for profit website |
| .org | not for profit website |
| ISP | company that provides access to the Internet |
| 4 things you need to connect to the Internet | computer, modem, software, and ISP |
| modem | hardware that sends and receives data for your computer over the Internet |
| spam | junk mail |
| netiquette | good manners for email |
| firewall | hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders |
| which finger for t? | f |
| which finger for n | j |
| which finger for c | d |
| which finger for h | j |
| which finger for e | d |
| which finger for enter key | ; |
| which finger for space bar | right thumb |
| which finger for m | j |
| which finger for period | l |
| which finger for o | l |
