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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Programmer | person who primarily writes, maintains, and tests computer programs |
| Taskbar | The bar located at the bottom of the windows desktop that contains the start button and other task buttons |
| Boot | to start up a computer |
| icon | a small graphical image that invokes some action when selected |
| mobile device | a small device that has built in computing or Internet capabilities |
| tablet pc | a portable pc the size of a notebook that is designed to be used with an electronic pen |
| hand-held computer | portable personal computer about the size of a paperback book. |
| Midrange server | a medium sized computer used to host programs and data for a small network |
| internet | largest and most well-known computer network, linking millions of computers all over the world |
| web browser | a program used to view web pages |
| barcode scanner | a machine readable code that represents data as a set of bars |
| digital camera | input device that takes pictures and records them as digital data images |
| motherboard | the main circuit board of a computer |
| dual-core CPU | a CPU that contains two separate processing cores |
| quad-core CPU | a CPU that contains four separate processing cores |
| Flash memory | a type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased and reprogrammed |
| monitor | a display device for a desktop PC |
| Pixel | the smallest colorable area in an electronic image |
| Printer | output device that produces output on paper |
| Speakers | output devices that produce sound |
| world wide web | the collection of web pages available through the internet |
| ISP | A business that provides internet access to others |
| ISDN | dial up internet access that is faster than normal dialup but still uses standard telephone lines |
| T1 Line | a leased high-speed dedicated line used to provide fast, direct internet access |
| Satellite Internet Access | fast direct internet access via the airwaves using a satellite dish and satellite modem |
| hotspot | location that provides wireless internet access to the public |
| search site | a web site designed to help users search for web pages that match specified keywords |
| Instant messaging | a way of exchanging real-time typed messages with other individuals. |
| Voip | process of placing telephone calls via the internet |
| Webinar | A seminar presented via the web |