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Chapter 4 vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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