| A | B |
|---|
| online | directly connected to the CPU |
| email | electronic mail |
| password | way to limit access to computer info. |
| keywords | words using in programming that instruct the computer to perform a function |
| virus | program designed to attach itself to other programs; it can damage data files and cause system failures |
| hacking | persistent efforts to use a computer to gain illegal or unauthorized entry to another computer system |
| network | system of linked computers and other devices that allows computers to share and exchange info. |
| piracy | duplication & distribution of copyrighted software |
| internet | network of interconnected conputers using TCP/IP protocol |
| offline | not connected to the internet |
| chatroom | a place where people can meet |
| favourites | bookmark your favourite sites |
| bookmark | add to favourites |
| mouse | allows you to move the cursor |
| cursor | tells you where you are on the screen |
| disk drive | where you put the floppy |
| shift keys | these are on either side of the keyboard |
| storage | the hard disk and floppy disks keep your records of work |
| output | for example a printer - work that is sent externally of the computer |
| software | is the name for the programs and applications that run on a computer |
| hardware | for example printer, computer |
