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| DVD | an optical disc used as a storage medium able to store large amounts of data; often used for digital video |
| ROM | Read Only Memory;conatins initial startup instructions for the computer; read during boot up |
| USB | An external interface for communication between a computer and an external peripheral; for example, a flash drive |
| RAM | Momory, also called random access memory, stores instructions, data and the results of processing |
| Parallel Port | An interface between a computer and a printer; multiple bits of data sent to the printer simultaneously |
| Cells | In a spreadsheet, spaces that hold items of data |
| Columns | The vertical structure of information in a table of spreadsheet |
| Scroll Bar | A bar at the bottom or right side of the computer screen which you move to view cintents that are not visible |
| Data | Numerical or other information represented in a form suitable for processing by computer |
| Chart of Graph | A visual dirsplay of informatino that summarizes a large block of information |
| spreadsheet | A program that displays data in row and columns on a screen |
| Toolbar | A row of icons on a computer screen that activate commands or functions when clicked |
| Database | An organized body of related information arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval |
| Rows | The horizontal structire of information in a table of spreadsheet |
| Footer | Textual information positioned in the bottom margin of a page, usually repeated throughout a document |
| Borders | A part that forms the outer edge of a document, cell, table, etc.; sometimes decorative |
| Header | Textual information positioned in the top margin of a page, usually repeated throughout a document |
| Margins | The blank space bordering the written or printed area on a page |
| Graphics | The process by which a pmouter displats data pictorially; often photographs |
| Status Bar | A strip along the bottom of a software or internet application that indicates what is happening with a task |
| Scrolling | To cause displayed text or graphics to move up, down, or across |
| Dial up | A way to connect to the Internet or another computer over an ordinary telephone lin |
| Modem | Modulator/Demodulator; used between a computer and a phone or cable line to convert the computer's digital signal to an analog sugnal for the line and vice versa |
| Spyware | Any type of software that transmits information without the user's knowledge |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider |
| Search Engine | A web-based program that allows users to look upi and retrieve specific information inline |
| Teleconference | The simulataneous visual and/or sound interconnection that allows individuals in two or more locations to see and talk to one another over a distance |
| Broadband | Used to describe a high-capacity, two-way link between an end user and network access providers |
| Network | A group of two or more computer systems linked together |
| Queue | A waiting area for files, print jobs, messages, or other information being sent from one computer or device to another |
| .jpg | A comptressed digital impage file extension; Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| .exe | A file containing a program ready to be run; an execution file extension |
| .htm;html | File extension for a web page; Hyper Text Markup Lanuage |
| .bmp | Microsoft Windows Bitmap file extension |
| .txt | Text documetn file extension |
| .mdb | Microsoft Access file extension |
| .xls | Microsoft Excel file extension |
| .doc | Microsoft Word document file extension |
| USM flash drive | Comes in a variety of sizes; least vulnerable to damage |
| Floppy disk | Maximum capacity is 1.44 MB |
| CD | High density storage media; a 4.75" reflective optical disc; typical capacity=700MB-750MB |
