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