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Mod:1 Lesson 4 TP
Computer Matinence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cable Management | Organizied and protecting computer system cables. |
| Corona Wires | Laser printer wires used to generate a field of positive charges on the surface of the drum and the paper. |
| Cookie | Small text file that a website uses to identify a specific computer. |
| Defragmentation | A process that reduces the ammount of fragmentation on a disk by physically organizing the contents of the disk so the peices of each file are stored contiguosly. |
| Ergonomic Keyboard | Keyboard that allows for a more natural positioning of arms and hands. |
| Fragmentation | Occurs when a peice of data is broken up into many peices that are not stored close together. |
| Maintenance | Performing tasks on a regular schedule to manage and prevent equipment problems. |
| Recyle Bin | Holding area for files and folders before their final deletion from a storage device. |
| Sectors | Storage locations on a hard disk where data files are written. |
| Seek Time | How long it takes the computer to scan for a file; affects speed of processing cycle and computer performance. |
| Touch Pad | A pointing device that can be used instead of a mouse; most often on notebook computers. |
| Wireless Keyboard | Keyboard that reduces the clutter of wires and cables, and improves mobility. |