CADD-1 Lesson 1 Word Scramble

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

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