Question | Answer |
Boot | A computer term meaning to start up the system |
Memory | The space in or used with the computer where information is stored |
Byte | Eight bits arranged in sequence |
Kilobyte | 1024 Bytes |
ROM | Permanent memory |
RAM | Temporary memory |
Input | Text and data that are entered into a computer |
Enter | Inserted manually to force software to begin a new line |
Ergonomics | The science of designing machines and working environments to suit human needs |
Backup | To make a duplicate copy of a program, disk, or data |
Browser | A software program that is required to allow the user to access the internet |
Character | A letter, symbol, or number |
Data | Information |
Wordwrap | A function of the software that moves the cursor automatically to the next line when the text exceeds the margin |
Gridlines | The vertical and horizontal lines ona screen used in spreadsheets and databases |
Graphic | A picture or image on a computer screen or ina computer file |
Hard Drive | The hardware where data is stored within a computer server |
Column | A vertical grouping of data |
Cyberspace | The part of society that exists in networked computer systems rather than in a physical location |
Search Engine | An internet site that is designed to find information |
Edit | Arranging, changing, and correcting existing text |
Spam | Junk Mail |
Font | Appearance of printed characters |
Default | The computer settings determined by the software developer or preset by the user |
Icon | A picuter that represents a command, a program, or a document |
Menu | A list of options |
Monitor | Provides visual output |
Scroll | Software feature that allows the user to move through the document |
Virus | A computer program written to cause harm |
Toggle | A key that switches the computer back and forth from one function to another |
Format | To setup a document so it appears the way desired |
Database | A collection of data |
Field | A category in a database |
Record | The items listed in a database regarding one individual or thing |
Buffer | A temporary pocket of memory stored on a RAM chip |
Glitch | Timing error in a computer |
Hardware | Any piece of computer equipment that can be touched |
Software | Instructions the computer follows to make it function |
Bit | Smallest unit of information a computer handles |
Megabyte | Approximately one million bytes |
Gigabyte | Approximately one billion bytes |
Output | Information that a computer creates as a result of its processing |
CPU | The part of the computer where the arithmetic and logical operations are performed |
Cell | The rectangular area in a spreasheet or database where data is inputted |
Cell Value | Actual numeric value of data in a cell |
Drag | A verb describing the movement of the mouse or cursor |
Drag | A verb describing the movement of text or graphics to a different place |
Windows | The working area or "desktop" shown on the screen when using Windows |
Directory | A list of files |
Cut | An editing activity where copy is removed from a document and saved to a buffer |
Copy | An editing activity where copy is duplicated and saved to a buffer |
URL | An internet address |
Email | Sending information electronically from one computer to another using a network |
Overtype | A word processing feature that makes characters disappear as new characters are keyed in |
Motherboard | Main circuit board where the RAM, ROM, and CPU are located |
Print Preview | What you see is what you get |
Zoom | A software feature that lets you see an upclose view of a character or graphic |
Table | A format in application software that sets up data in rows and columns. |
Tab | A keyboard function that advances the cursor to a preset location |
Row Heading | The number used to identify a horizontal row of a spreadsheet or database |
Outline Mode | A feature of word processing software that automatically puts in the numeric line identification |
Margin | The blank area that frames a document |
Spreadsheet | Application software set up in rows and columns designed to do math equations and graphs |
Word Processing | Application software designed to create text documents |
Legal Size | A paper size that is used in the legal profession 8.5 x 14 |
Italicize | A function found in most application softwares that slants the letters of any font |
Filter | A program within a database that selects information based on a specific criteria |
Query | A question used to choose data from a database |
Bullet | A graphic or character placed in front of a line for emphasis. |
Portrait | A page orientation where the page is taller than it is wider |
Line Spacing | A format command in application software that identify/changes the spacing between lines of type |
Letter Size | A paper length that is used for letters and other correspondence |
Landscape | The paper position that is wider than it is long |
Keyboard | A hardware device with multiple keys/buttons used to input data into a computer |
Internet | The large international network of computers which host websites |
Insert | To enter data or a data file within a document or within text |
Homepage | The first page that comes up when you connect to the internet or an internet site |
Points | The measure used in determining size of a character used in text |
Typeface | The appearance of the font |
Minimize | To make a window as small as possible |
Maximize | A windows software feature that makes a window take over the whole screen or become as large as possible |
LAN | Local Area Network, a network of computers within a building or buildings |