| A | B |
|---|
| primary memory | memory stored on chips on motherboard |
| desktop | background screen for all programs |
| spreadsheet | balancing your checkbook |
| database | printing a mailing list |
| desktop publishing | making a school newsletter |
| word processing | writing an essay |
| education | practicing math problems |
| research | finding information on pyramids |
| program | set of instructions that tells the computer how to do a specific task |
| translators | programs help people work with computers |
| programming | using bits and bytes in different combinations |
| installing | copying a program to a computer from a CD |
| download | copying a program to a computer from the internet |
| operating system | program that controls the CPU and hardware |
| BIOS | wakes up the computer and reminds it what to do |
| essential-files | part of the OS that is stored on ROM |
| disk operating system | Windows, System 8 |
| graphical user interface | Windows is this; using icons to help you navigate the program |
| recycle bin | trash can |
| task bar | start menu, clock |
| icon | small picture that links to file or program |
| title bar | top of each window; contains the title of program |
| scroll bar | allows you to see hidden parts of window |
| wallpaper | backdrop of your screen |
| tool bar | contains icons or options to perform tasks |
| start menu | basic operations such as run, shut down |
| control panel | contains important system controls |
| secondary memory | nonessential memory stored on hard drive |
