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Internet Unit
Computer Technology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |