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COMP SEM EXAM

Computer Semester Exam 8th Grade Coach Leach

TermDefinition
Active X An add-in used to run small programs within a browser.
CPU The central processing unit is the main component of a computer.
Cookie A small text file stored on a computer by a web site containing information about previous visits to the web site.
Digital Certificate An online credential issued by a trusted authority and used to verify user identity.
EULA An End User License Agreement explains the legal regulations for using the software.
Excel The spreadsheet application used in the Microsoft Office suite.
Filtering Software A program used to prevent a user from going to certain web sites that may be inappropriate.
Firewall Hardware or software used to protect data by determining what can get in nd out of a network.
Format The act of modifying the appearance of text.
Freeware Software that is available to use without cost.
HTML Hypertext Markup Language is the language used to format text and other elements of a web page.
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol is a protocol that transmits requests and data between user agents and web servers.
Hard Drive The primary storage components of a computer which holds all software and data.
IP Address A numerical address that identifies computers and devices on a network.
ISP Internet Service Provider is a company that provides customers access to the internet.
Input The first stage of the computing process, in which a user initiates an action by giving the computer information or a request.
LAN A local area network is a connection of two or more computers in close proximity.
Margin The white space surrounding the text or objects on a document.
Monitoring Software A program used to record what web sites a user visits.
Netiquette Online guidelines that define what type of conduct is appropriate and courteous to other internet users.
OS An operating system is the primary form of software running on a computer that organizes files and folders as well as telling the hardware how to interact with the user and other software.
Output The third stage of the computing process in which the computer produces a result based on the user's request.
Podcast A series of digital audio or video files accessed via a web feed.
PowerPoint The presentation and slide show application used in the Microsoft Office suite.
Processing The second stage of the computing process, in which the computer analyzes information input by the user.
Protocol Communication standards that allow different systems to communicate on a network.
RAM Random Access Memory is a memory chip in a computer which holds all programs and data when they are in use.
Select The act of highlighting a segment of text for further editing.
Server Hardware that enables communication by passing messages to other users on a network.
Shareware A version of a software application available for free use with limited features or for a trial period.
Spam Unsolicited bulk email.
Template A set of pre-designed formats and layouts applied to a document for a specific purpose.
URL Uniform Resource Locator is the address of a web page on the world wide web.
Virus A small program or application designed to harm a computer and requires human interaction to spread.
Web Cache A file that stores copies of web pages to make frequently accessed pages load faster.
Word The word processing program used in the Microsoft Office suite that allows users to enter text, images and other objects to create various types of documents.
Animation The movement of text, graphics or other objects on a slide.
Transition Visual effects that appear as one slide changes to another.
Background A fill applied to a slide which can be a color, pattern or picture.
Slide Sorter View A view used to organize slide order.
CAD Computer Aided Design
Isometric View A two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object that uses three axes that intersect at 120-degree angles to create a realistic view of the object.
Orthographic View A camera view that shows one side of an object or scene so it appears projected on a plane without the effect of perspective; like front, side, top, back, etc.
Extrusion A tool used in CAD software that allows you to grip the side of an object and force it to stretch outward to form a three dimensional object.
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