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Computer vocab1
Computer definition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Keyboard | The part of the computer with letter and number buttons. which is used for typing. |
| Mouse | What you use to move the arrow around on the computer screen. |
| Cursor | The arrow or little flashing line on your computer screen that points to things. |
| Laptop | A small computer that is easy to move and carry. |
| Internet | A world wide system of millions of computers that are connected in a network. |
| Cyberspace | The worl that connects computers with the internet. |
| Internet Address | Just like your home address,this group of letters and numbers takes your computer to a specific place. |
| URL | This is just another way to say Internet. |
| web site | A place you visit on the internet that has stuff to see and read.Some have useful and fun info. |
| Instant Messging | Messages you can exchange back and forth wih a friend through a special program. |
| Chat Room | a place to "talk by typing" to other people in the chat room. |
| A letter you send through cyberspace. | |
| Bulletin or Message boards | A place on the internet where you can post information for other people to see. |
| Username | A name you choose to use for yourself when you are on the internet. |
| Screen Name | Your username in a chatroom. |
| SPAM | Junk mail sent to your e-mail bix hat is usually advertisements. |
| Virus | A hidden computer program that sneaks into your computer through e-mail or internet. |
| Password | A secret word hat only you and your parents should know. |