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Internet Unit
Computer Technology
Term | Definition |
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Internet | A link between all computers connected to it with all sorts of websites |
World Wide Web | A large branch of the internet most commonly used |
Internet Service Provider ISP | A company that supplies access to the internet for a monthly fee Xfinity |
Web Browser | Software that allows user to see documents Chrome |
Uniform Research Locator URL | Webpage address coolmath |
Domain | end of email address .com |
Hyperlinks | A link to another webpage or document Google Search has tons of them |
Search Engine | A program that searches documents to find the desired information Google |
Search Operators | Words or symbols used to make a search more or less extensive the a an + - |
.com | business |
.edu | education |
.gov | government |
.mil | military |
.int | intercontinental |
.net | network provider |
Freeware | copyrighted free software |
Shareware | free trial period |
All Rights Reserved | how a program is distributed one computer per purchase |
Creative Commons | provides flexibility free but you get credit for your work only available to teachers or publishers |
Flaming | Foul Language on the internet |
Slander | Foul Language on the internet using lies to get in the persons feelings |
Database | collection of data that are used to easily access certain information |
Database Table | where you setup the database decide what information to include setup the table for dinner |
Form | Where you enter information into the database helps enter information into database |
Query | Used to search the information for specific needs or wants search bar |
Report | Displays information from the database Skyward gradebook |
To add a new record | click on the star |
Computer Hardware | Parts of the computer you can touch |
Input Devices | Devices that send instructions to the computer |
Output Devices | Devices that send data back to the user |
CPU (Central Processing Unit) | processes program instructions |
RAM (Random Access Memory) | holds program instructions temporarily loses data when power goes out |
Bytes Order | Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte |
Hertz | The processing speed of the CPU |
Multitask | being able to use more than one program at a time |
Operating system software | controls overall functions of computer |
Types of application software | excel, web browsers, word, email |