Hardware and Computer Terms
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| CPU | Central Processing Unit
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| Keyboard | Input device used to enter data
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| Digitizer | An electronic drawing board. (uses a puck instead of a mouse)
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| Mouse | A pointing device that makes it easy to select drawing locations & entities.
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| Monitor | Displays information visually.
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| Plotter | Outputs accurate drawings using data that is translated to the pen & media.
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| Icon | Shortcut to a menu, program, folder, or file.
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| Folder | Location on your disk to store files and other folders. (Similar to a file cabinet)
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| Desktop | Location for shortcut icons for various programs. Visible after Windows boots-up.
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| Taskbar | Located at the bottom of the Windows Desktop.
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| Filing | Allows the operator to list, copy, move, rename, and copy files.
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| Editing | Changing, making corrections.
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| Controlling | Command that operates a program.
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| Simulation | Created, similar to something that is real.
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| File Management | Process of organizing files & folders
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| GUI | Graphic User Interface
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| byte | collection of 8 bits
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| kilobyte (KB) | 1000 bytes of storage
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| megabyte (MB) | 1 million bytes of storage
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| gigabyte (GB) | 1 billion bytes of storage
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| RAM | Random Access Memory
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| Hard Drive | Rotating metal disk used for data storage in the CPU
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| CD | Compact Disk
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| CD-ROM | Compact Disk - Read Only Memory
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| CDRW | Compact Disk ReWritable
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| A:/ | 3-1/2 Floppy Disk Drive
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| C:/ | Hard Drive
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| H:/ | Network Storage Drive for CADD
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| D:/ | CD Drive
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| Software | Refers to programs that execute on the hardware
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| URL | Uniform Resource Locator
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| Dialog Box | A box or window that opens within a program that allows you to make additional choices or selections.
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| Thumbnail | Another name for a preview.
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| Buttons | A small rectangle or square that contains pictures or words that you select for associated commands or selections.
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| Cascading Menu | Additional menu choices found in a pull-down menu by selecting the arrow on the right of the drop down box.
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| Crosshairs | A special cursor in AutoCAD used to pick points on the drawing screen and to make selections.
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| The 3 basic functions of a computer system. | Input, Processing, and Output
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| Class-A Fire | Wood/Paper
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| Class-B Fire | Flammable Liquids
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| Class-C Fire | Electrical
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| Class-D Fire | Combustible Metals
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| Workspaces | A complete user interface including custom menus, tool palettes, and toolbars
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| Toolbars | Groups of icons representing various commands
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| Tool Palette | A Special toolbar that contains a large grouping of buttons, tools, and information
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| Dashboard | A special Palette that displays buttons and controls associated with 3D Modeling.
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| Terabyte | 1 Trillion bytes of storage
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| E:/ F:/ or J:/ | USB Flashdrive
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| Docked Toolbar | Toolbar that is in a stable postiton at the right, left, top, or bottom of the graphics screen.
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| Floating Toolbar | Toolbar that is in the drawing area that can easily be moved around the graphics screen.
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| Pull-Down Menu | Word menus at the top of the screen that allow you to perform drawing, editing, and file functions.
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| Status Bar | Located at the bottom of the screen it includes coordinate display as well as toggle buttons for Grid, Snap, Ortho, etc.
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| Tool Designers | Originates the designs for cutting tools, fixtures, and machine attachments used in manufacturing.
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| Architect | Plans and Designs all kinds of structures such as private homes, industrial buildings, schools , and commercial buildings.
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| Civil Engineer | Engineer that specializes in bridge and road design.
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| Technical Illustrator | Prepares pictorial drawings for engineers, marketing, or educational purposes.
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| Modelmaker | This person produce hands on Prototypes to show the engineers designs and/or plans.
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| Interior Designer | This person is responsible for the physical design and decoration of the inside spaces of buildings.
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