| A | B |
|---|
| Hardware | Tangible equipment |
| Software | Intangible |
| System Program | Runs the circuitry |
| Application Program | Performs a specific task |
| Raw Data | original data |
| Microcomputer | computer on a chip |
| Mainframe | Large, fast computer |
| Floppy | flexible disk |
| WORM | Write Once Read Many |
| CDROM | Compact Disk Read Only Medium |
| Telecommunications | technology of communications |
| Modem | Converts data |
| Handshake | Internal contact between computers |
| Node | terminal |
| Baud Rate | rate that data can be transferred |
| Download | transferring data from a host computer |
| Megabyte | Million bytes |
| Megahertz | million cycles |
| Primary | Main Storage |
| Orphan | Last line at the top of a page |
| Script | handwriting |
| 72 | Points in an inch |
| Sans Serif | has tiny end strokes |
| Legal size | 11 X 14 |
| Integrated | applications that can work together |
| Abacus | first counting machine |
| Charles Babbage | Father of computers |
| Multimedia | combines sound, music, animation and video |
| Mouse | pointing device |
| Trackball | Stationery mouse |
| Optical Mark Reader | Scan tron tests |
| Internet | worldwide network of computers |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator |
| WYSIWYG | What You See Is What You Get |
| Ctrl 2 | Double Space |
| Greek copy | Dummy copy |
| Dot leaders | a row of dots that connect columns |
| DOS | Disk Operated System |
| Function | An involved equation |
| macro | recorded keystrokes |
| Absolute | a formula cell that must not change |
| Ink jet | uses nozzles to spray ink |
| Design | the view used to create a database |
| Sort | to place items in order |
| Filter | the ability to select data |
| Query | Advanced searches and questions |
| Label | non math item |
| Fill | the ability to copy formats, data and equations |
| Field | data element |
| Sequential | One after the other sequence |
| Random | direct access |
| Network Neighborhood | access to the network |
| Recycle Bin | place for deleted items |
| Data Map | geographical chart |
| Pie | Part of a whole |
| Exploded | a pie piece that is pulled out |
| Power Point | Office presentation software |
| Notepad | used to create HTML code |
| Serial | one bit at a time |
| Ergonomics | Study of fitting the person to the machine and furniture |
