5-6 Comp Vocab

Description:	5th 6th Grade Comp Vocab
Category:	Computers
Created by:	mrwirsz on 2009-10-01

Question	Answer
Application	Any computer software program you use.
Computer Technology	The study and design of a computer.
BAUD	The speed that a modem can send information. (The baud rate of a modem is how many bits it can send or receive per second.)
Memory	The temporary storage space in the computer as opposed to the permanent storage space on the hard drive.
BIT	(Binary DigIT) The smallest unit of computerized data.
Byte	A set of Bits that represent a single character. Usually there are 8 Bits in a Byte.
KB, Kilobyte	1000 or 1024 bytes.
MB, Megabyte	A million bytes.
GB, Gigabyte	1000 or 1024 Megabytes.
Graphic	An electronic picture.
Menu	A displayed list of commands or options from which to choose.
Cursor	The blinking mark indicating your position on the screen.
Default	The automatic settings or decisions already made for you by the computer or software program.
Desktop	The background on your screen when using a windows type of program.
Drag	Moving an object from one place on the screen to another by use of a mouse.
Operating System:	A group of programs that help a computer function smoothly.
Password	A code used to gain access to a locked system. Good passwords contain letters and non-letters.
CPU	(Central Processing Unit) The “brains” of a computer.
CD ROM	(Compact Disk-Read Only Memory) A disc which holds between 650-900 megabytes of information.
Keyboard	The piece of input hardware that has keys like a typewriter.
Keyboarding	The skill of keying information into a computer.
Printer	A device that takes the text and images sent from the computer and presents them on paper.
Laser Printer	A printer which produces documents that uses a laser to give it a more professional look.
Hardware	Parts of a computer which are external such as keyboard, hard drive, monitor, etc.
Modem	(Modulator, DEModulator) A device that allows communication with other computers.
Monitor	Another word for computer screen.
Mouse	The small device that manipulates the pointer or cursor on the screen.
PC	(Personal Computer) Designed to be used by an individual person.
Scanner	A device that takes a picture of an image and digitizes it in order to transfer it to the computer.
Download	The process of saving something off the Internet to your computer.
Upload	To save something from your computer to the Internet such as a Web page.
E-mail	(Electronic mail) The electronic version of sending a letter.
Net	Short for “internet”.
Netiquette	Proper conduct on the Internet.
Network	Any time two or more computers are connected so that they can share resources.
Online	Communicating with other computers through a modem or network.
Server	A computer which “serves” out information. Almost any type of computer you connect to on the Internet is considered a server.
Internet	A system of linked computers.
WWW	(World Wide Web)
Desktop Publishing	The process of creating printed documents that look professionally produced.
Software	Applications (usually on disks) which when loaded on the computer allows the user to perform innumerable functions and tasks.
Font	A type set of one size and style.
Import	To bring information from one document or computer screen into another document.
Interactive	A program, game, or presentation where the user has some control over what is going on.
Word Processor	Software applications that allow the user to type documents with a variety of tools to make work time easier and more efficient.
Word Processing	The use of a computer to create, edit, format, and/or print text.
Upgrade	To choose newer, more powerful packages of either hardware or software for the computer.
Hacker	A computer enthusiast who is willing to “hack” away at understanding the computer for long periods of time. (This has gained a negative meaning when knowledge is used to gain illegal entry into files and systems.)
Crash	A term indicating what happens when a computer stops working suddenly or the system breaks down.
Virus	A software program designed to destroy data or access to a computer system.
Surfing	Another term for “cruising” or simply exploring the Internet.