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Unit 2: Hardware, Software, & File Management

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Monitor   Typically made of a thin film transistor liquid and also known as an electronic visual display  
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CPU   The key component of a computer system, which contains the circuitry necessary to interpret and execute program instructions  
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Keyboard   A panel of keys that operate a computer  
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Mouse   A pointing device for 2D motion  
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Printer   Makes a persistent human-readable representation of graphics or texts on paper of similar physical media  
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Microphone   A device to record voice and other sounds  
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Speakers   Used to produce audio output  
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Motherboard   The thing that links all of the components of a computer. It has the slots and connections for RAM, GPU, ports for the connections to CD Drives, hard drives, etc.  
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Computer   A multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored commands.  
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Output Device   The results produced by the computer can be display, transmitted, or printed on one of these.  
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Input Device   A device that can input data or help the user interact with the computer.  
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Hex Value   A six-digit value used in HTML, CSS, SVG, and other computing applications to represent colors.  
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WYSIWYG   An editor or program that allows a developer to see what the end result will look like while the interface or document is being created; acronym for "what you see is what you get"  
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Resume   a document used by a person to present their backgrounds and skills.  
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Operating System   the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.  
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Hardware   any physical device used in or with a computer  
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Software   a collection of code installed onto your computer's hard drive  
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ePortfolio   an electronic collection of evidence that shows your learning journey over time  
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SMART Goals   Goals that are written in a format that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely  
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Domain Name   the unique address where people can find your website  
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Contrast   Using visual weight to focus attention and highlight the most important points that the viewer should notice on a webpage  
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Repetition   ties objects or images together by repeating visual aspects  
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Alignment   indicates organization by using margins to either align either left, right, center, or justified  
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Proximity   creates relationships with objects on a web page by grouping items that are related together  
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