Tech Apps Vocab
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each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Computer | Electronic device that is used to store, retrieve, and manipulate information (data) electronically.
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| CPU ((Central Processing Unit)) | Silicon chip that processes data and carries out instructions given to the computer.
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| Hard Drive | A non-removable drive, which is fast and holds a great deal of information.
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| Hardware | Parts of a computer you can see and touch
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| Software | Collection of programs and other data input that tells the computer how to operate and how to manipulate data.
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| Icons | Small pictures to remind you of each button’s function.
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| Input Devices | Used to enter data into a computer. ((Mouse, Keyboard, etc.))
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| Output devices | Any device which allows information to flow out of the computer. ((Monitor, Printer))
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| Monitor | Output device that provides a visual representation of the information stored in the computer.
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| Mouse | Hand-held device you use to move a pointer across the screen.
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| RAM ((Random Access Memory)) | Number silicon chips inside a computer that hold information as long as the computer is turned on.
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| ROM ((Read-Only Memory)) | Small bit of memory that stays in the computer when it is turned off. This allows the computer to boot up.
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| Virus | Computer program that causes damage to software or files on the computer.
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| Use of a computer network to send and receive messages.
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| Internet | Vast network of computers that link one another.
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| URL ((Uniform Resource Locator)) | Internet address.
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| Server | Computer in a network that controls the flow of data among other computers.
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| Search Engine | Program used to search the Internet for any requested subject.
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| Network | Two or more computers linked together to share files, software, and resources, such as printers.
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| WAN ((Wide Area Network)) | Attached computer in a network are spread apart geographically, across a state or country.
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| LAN ((Local Area Network)) | When all the computers in a network are close together, such as in the same building.
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| Netiquette | The rules of conduct for Internet Users.
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| Modern | Piece of equipment that connects a computer to the telephone lines.
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| Web Browser | Software used to display web pages on your computer monitor.
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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