Chapter 1 Flashcards
Skills and productivity
accuracy
A measure of error-free typing
Bluetooth card
Used for wireless communication over short distances
Central Processing Unit(CPU)
Interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer
computer case
The metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer
computer
An electronic device that manipulates information or data
delete
Remove an item from its current location and move it to the recycle bin
desktop
Personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk
digital citizenship
Positive approach to helping students learn how to be be safe and secure, as well as smart and effective participants in a digital world
digital literacy
Learning how to find, sort, manage, evaluate and create information in digital forms
expansion slots
Allows you to add various types of expansion cards
file management
Organizing files in folders
file
Collection of data that has a name and is stored in a computer
folder windows
Used for finding, viewing, and managing information on a computer
folder
Stores, organizes and manages files
game console
Mobile-computing device designed for single-player or multi-player video games
hard drive
Where software is installed and where your documents and other files are stored
hardware
Any part of your computer that has a physical structure and includes all of the computer internal parts
keyboard
Contains keys you press to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device
laptop
Thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base, designed to fit on your lap
monitor
Displays images and text on the screen
motherboard
The main circuit board of the computer
mouse
A pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand comfortably
network card
Allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet
power cord
Link between the power outlet and the power supply unit in the computer casing
power supply
Converts the wall outlet AC power into DC power
processor’s speed
The pace of the system clock
Random-Access Memory(RAM)
System’s short-term memory
rename
Change the name of a file or folder
server
Computer that serves up information to other computers on a network
Smartphone
An Internet-capable phone Software - Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
sound card
Responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones
subfolder
Folder stored within another folder
tablet
Thin, lighter weight mobile computer that has a touch screen
touch typing
Using the Home Row keys to anchor the fingers and allow you to type without looking at the keyboard
touchpad
Touch sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger
trackball
Stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side
video card
Responsible for what you see on the monitor
Words Per Minute(WPM)
A measure of typing speed
Privacy
Think before giving a password out; don’t share personal information online; keep virus software up-to-date; use different passwords to login
Password
Don’t create a password that has anything to do with you (i.e. your pet’s name or home address). Use uppercase and numbers when creating a password
Personal information
Don’t share personal information online - be aware of phishing emails. Giving out your personal information online can lead to cyber-harassment and stalking.
Photography
Be careful when posting selfies as it may give out more information than you realize
Property
Know how to protect yourself, understand copyright laws and fair use
Permission
When using things from the internet like pictures you need to know the steps to avoid plagiarism
Protection
Learn how browser history can keep you safe. Make sure you are using a real website.
Professionalism
when people “meet” you online you want to make sure you are portraying yourself in a professional view
Personal brand
What you share impacts how people see you in life. Make sure to think before you share.
