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Parts of a Computer
Unit 2: Hardware, Software, & File Management
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Monitor | Typically made of a thin film transistor liquid and also known as an electronic visual display |
| CPU | The key component of a computer system, which contains the circuitry necessary to interpret and execute program instructions |
| Keyboard | A panel of keys that operate a computer |
| Mouse | A pointing device for 2D motion |
| Printer | Makes a persistent human-readable representation of graphics or texts on paper of similar physical media |
| Microphone | A device to record voice and other sounds |
| Speakers | Used to produce audio output |
| Motherboard | The thing that links all of the components of a computer. It has the slots and connections for RAM, GPU, ports for the connections to CD Drives, hard drives, etc. |
| Computer | A multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored commands. |
| Output Device | The results produced by the computer can be display, transmitted, or printed on one of these. |
| Input Device | A device that can input data or help the user interact with the computer. |
| Hex Value | A six-digit value used in HTML, CSS, SVG, and other computing applications to represent colors. |
| WYSIWYG | An editor or program that allows a developer to see what the end result will look like while the interface or document is being created; acronym for "what you see is what you get" |
| Resume | a document used by a person to present their backgrounds and skills. |
| Operating System | the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals. |
| Hardware | any physical device used in or with a computer |
| Software | a collection of code installed onto your computer's hard drive |
| ePortfolio | an electronic collection of evidence that shows your learning journey over time |
| SMART Goals | Goals that are written in a format that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely |
| Domain Name | the unique address where people can find your website |
| Contrast | Using visual weight to focus attention and highlight the most important points that the viewer should notice on a webpage |
| Repetition | ties objects or images together by repeating visual aspects |
| Alignment | indicates organization by using margins to either align either left, right, center, or justified |
| Proximity | creates relationships with objects on a web page by grouping items that are related together |
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