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Computer Terminology

Hi kids! Here is some terminology that we are learning in class. I will try to keep this up-to-date so that you can use for practise.

See you in class.

Ms T.

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Defaultthe systems normal settings
Toggleto go between two different settings
Installthe process of adding software or hardware to the computer
PathnameThe "directions" that tell the computer where to find your file.
Menua list of functions (things) from which you can choose
Selecta term that means to choose a function or action
Shut Down or Power offterms that mean, turn off the computer
Outputthe term that tells us that certain devices "talk" to us - ie: Monitor
Monitoroutput device
InputA term that tell us that the device we are using "talks" to the computer for us.
Mousean input device that we click or double-click
hardwaresomething we can touch or feel
highlighta blue-shaded box(usually) that shows us that we have selected it
cold boot, boot, power onterms that mean, turn off the computer
Icona "picture" (symbol) on the desktop
Ergonomicsthe proper use of equipment to prevent injuries
softwarea set of computer instructions - also something you can not touch or feel
keyboardan output device


Ms Trueman

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