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Chapter 4 vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Application | term used to refer to the specific use of a computer and jobs it can perform. |
backup | a second copy of computer data made to avoid data loss in the event of a computer outage |
Byte | a unit that measures data. one byte is the equivalent of one letter, number, or punctuation mark. a kilobyte is one thousand byte. |
Case management | the electronic filing system used in federal court system |
cd-rom | compact disk-read only memory |
cpu | the brain of the computer |
database | a compilation of data fields and records |
database management system | software used to collect data |
data source | file that contains names, dates, etc |
document management system | manages electronic files |
electronic filing | system used by courts |
delivering and receiving messages electronically | |
field | one piece of information used as a data source |
fonts | style and size of letters |
footers | information at bottom of documents |
graphical user interface | system using icons |
hardware | physical computer parts |
headers | information at top of documents |
input device | keyboard,mouse, etc |
justification | types of text alignments |
links | web addresses that lead to websites |
local area network | linking local computers |
macro | feature to allow operator to record multiple keystrokes |
mainframe computer | Large, high speed mainframes |
malware | protects from viruses |
metadata | data stored in computer |
microcomputers | small sized computer |
minicomputers | mid sized powerful computers |
open codes | codes to change line spacing |
operating system | software that controls the flow of information |
optical character recognition | scanner that converts an image into a character based text file |
output device | moniter and or printer |
paired codes | like underline, italics, and styles |
peripherals | devices that are connected to a computer |
portable computers | notebooks, laptops, tablets, |
record | made up of all the fields |
redline | allows you to compare 2 documents |
repetitive stress injury | Carpal tunnel |
software | programs needed to instruct control and operate the hardware |
styles | how something looks |
track pad | finger tip control |
trackball | like finger tip control |
uniform resource locator | where websites are located |
usb drives | hold transportable data |
virus | computer code |
web brower | allows you to explore the web |
webcam | video camera |
web page or website | individual site |
wide area network | linking computers far away |
zip drive | portable computer drive |
accounting equation | computer code for equations |
balance | different between total debits and credits |
bank draft | check issued by a bank |
blank endorsement | signature of the payee which makes the check payable to bearer |
block billing | practice of grouping all time spent on a project |
cashiers check | check drawn by a bank on its own funds |
certified check | check issued by a bank that reduces the drawers money in account |
circular E-the employers tax guide | booklet published periodically by the its |
credit | entry made on right side of an account |
debit | entry made on left side of an account |
drawee | person that takes money out |
drawyer | person who the check is written too |
employer identification number | number assigned to an employer by the its |
fair labor standards act | minimum wage laws, overtime pay, hour worked. |
for deposit only | restrictive endorsement used on checks to be deposited |
matters | individual piece of legal work |
money order | payment document that can be purchased |
payee | person to whom a promissory note, bank draft is issued |
payroll records | records of listing employees, earnings and deductions |
payroll register | a business form on which all payroll info is recorded |
principal | amount a borrower promises a pay that is written on the face of a note |
pro bono | legal work performed for free |
reconciliation | bank statement and check register into agreement |
retainer | advance payment made to cover anticipated work |
withholding taxes | time that is reduced or removed from bill to create a discounted bill |
written down | funds withheld by the employer from employees payroll check for payment of federal |