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chpt. 1 vocab 4 BTA
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Byte | unit used to measure storage capacity.(1 byte = 1 character) |
| Communications technology | Technology that makes communication easier |
| current file | file that is currently open & active.Commands & actions affect the current file. |
| Folder | location on desk where you can store files. |
| Hardware | Printers,Computers,& other devices |
| Hyperlink | text or graphics that are linked to another location,& when you hyperlink the displayed. It's often simply called a "link." |
| Icon | picture used to identify an element onscreen,such as a toolbar button. |
| Information Technology(IT) | use of computers to collect,store,& distribute info. Also,The various technologies used in processing,storing,& communicating business & personal info. |
| Insertion point | flashing vertical line that indicates where typed text will display |
| Library | in Windows 7,a location where you can view files & folders that are stored in other locations on your computer |
| Menu | list of choices or commands |
| Mouse | device that allows you to select items on screen by using the mouse pointer |
| mouse pad | smooth cushion surfaces for you to slide the mouse on |
| Mouse pointer | marker on your screen that shows you where the next mouse action will be |
| Object | icon,menu,or other item that is a part of the on screen interface |
| Random Access Memory (RAM) | Temporary memory a computer uses to store info while it's processing |
| Read Only Memory (ROM) | fixed memory stored on a chip that provides start-up and other system instructions |
| Scanner | device that converts paper documents into digital file formats |
| Scroll | to page through document to view content that isn't being currently being displayed |
| Scroll wheel | wheel on some mouse devices used to navigate through a page or document onscreen |
| Software | programs that provide the instructions for a computer or other hardware device |
| Software suite | group of software sold as a single unit.Usually the programs have common features that make it easier to share & integrate data. |
| Storage | computer device or component used to store data,like programs & files. |
| Subfolder | folder stored inside another folder |
| Windows | area onscreen where a document or program is being displayed |
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