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Chapter 1 Terms
BIM 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Byte | A unit used to measure storage capacity. |
| Communications technology | Technology that makes communication easier and more efficient. |
| Current file | The file currently open and active. Actions and commands affect this. |
| Folder | A location on disk where you can store files. |
| Hardware | Computers, printers, and other devices. |
| Hyperlink | Text or graphics that are linked to another location. |
| Icon | A picture used to identify an element onscreen, such as a toolbar button. |
| Information technology (IT) | The use of computers to collect, store, and distribute information. Also the various technologies used in processing, storing, and communicating business and personal information. |
| Insertion point | The flashing vertical line that indicates where the typed text will display. |
| Library | In Microsoft Windows 7 and above, a location where you can view files and folders that are actually stored in other locations on your computer system. |
| Menu | A list of commands or choices. |
| Mouse | A device that allows you to select items onscreen by pointing at them with the mouse pointer. |
| Mouse pad | A smooth, cushioned surface on which you slide a mouse. |
| Mouse pointer | A marker on your computer screen that shows you where the next mouse action will occur. |
| Object | Icon, menu, or other item that is part of an onscreen interface. |
| Random access memory (RAM) | Temporary memory a computer uses to store information while it's processing. |
| Read-only memory (ROM) | Fixed memory stored on a chip in a computer that provides startup and other system instructions. |
| Scanner | A device that converts printed documents into digital file formats. |
| Scroll | To page through a document i order to view contents that is not currently displayed. |
| Scroll wheel | A wheel on some mouse devices used to navigate through a document. |
| Software | Programs that provide the instructions for a computer or other hardware device. |
| Software suite | A group of software programs sold as a single unit. Usually the programs have common features that make it easy to integrate and share data. |
| Storage | A computer device or component used to store data such as programs and files. |
| Stylus pen | A pen shaped device used to interact with a touch screen. |
| Subfolder | A folder stored within another folder. |
| Template | A document that contains formatting, styles, and sample text that you can use to create new documents. |
| Window | The area onscreen where a program or document is displayed. |
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