Chapter 13 Computers Flashcards
the physical equipment of a computer system
hardware
a computer program that tells or instructs the hardware what to do.
Software
the system that tells the computer how to operate. it is the master or central software program that the hardware and all other software depends on to function.
Operating System
Turning on or restarting the computer, and loading the operating system
Booting up
The marker or pointer on the screen that indicates where the next letter or other character will be displayed on the screen.
Cursor
a handheld input device that moves the cursor by rolling, clicking and dragging motions
Mouse
the ability of a computer to receive information for the user talking into a microphone
Speech recognition
an input device that converts text images into an electronic or digital format that a computer can recognize.
Scanner
the process by which a scanner digitizes text or images
imaging
a computer program that performs specific tasks directly for the consumer or end user.
Applications software
a file format consisting of an electronic image of a document that preserves the features or elements of the document (e.g., line spacing, photographs, font size) that existed before it was converted into a digital document.
PDF (Portable Document Format)
the part of the computer that controls all of its parts.
CPU- Central processing unit
the internal storage capacity of a computer
memory
memory that stores data that cannot be altered, removed or added to. The data can be read only.
ROM (read only memory)
memory that stores temporary data that are erased (unless properly saved) whenever the computer power is turned off.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
the storage equivalent of one space or character of the alphabet typed into a computer.
Byte
able to read data on a device and to write or insert additional data into it
Read/write
able to read data on a device but not to alter, remove or add to the data
Read only
A compact disk that stores data in a digital format
CD-ROM (compact disk read only memory)
a drive that can read data on a dvd disk.
DVD Drive (Digital versatile disk)
an * that stands for one character within a term you are searching in Westlaw or Lexis Nexis
Universal character
an ! that stands for one or more characters added to the root as a term you are searching in Westlaw or Lexis Nexis.
Root expander
a special character that can be used to represent one or more characters in search query.
Wildcard
A portion of a document in Westlaw that can be separately searched
Field
a portion of a field in Lexis Nexis that can be separately searched.
Segment
a search of every word used in every document in a database.
Full text search
application software used to help a law office maintain control over its appointments and deadlines.
Case Management
a system of linking into the knowledge base of a law office embodied into the document generated by all of the cases it has handled so that it can better meet the needs of current and prospective clients. A productivity tool for capturing and reusing knowledge.
knowledge management
a question that is used to try to find something in a computer database.
Query
Plain english as spoken or written everyday as opposed to language designed for computer communications.
Natural Language
relationships between terms in a search query that specify documents that should be involved in or excluded from the search.
Terms and connectors
a method of displaying and linking information found in different locations on the same site or on a different site of the world wide web.
hypertext
the address of a resource (or any page) on the internet
Uniform resource locator (URL)
a computer program that provides resources or services to other computers
Server
a search tool that will find sites on the internet that contain terms you enter on any subject.
Search engine
a search tool in which you select from a list of broad subject categories and then keep clicking through subcategories of the subject until you find what you want.
directory
a search for terms in more than one search engine
metasearch
the part of the internet that is not found by traditional search engines
invisible web
a program that can reproduce itself and damage or destroy data on computers.
virus
security hardware or software that limits access to your computer when you are on a network by attempting to filter out viruses and other unauthorized or potentially dangerous material.
Firewall
converted into a code that renders the data incomprehensible until they are re-converted into a readable format by an authorized receipts.
encrypted
the fraudulent attempt to attempt to obtain personal information by tricking the recipient of an email message into believing that the sender seeking information is legitimate.
phishing
knowingly using a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit any unlawful activity.
Identity Theft
a copy of your data stored in a different location for safekeeping
backup
software that contains more than one applications in a single program.
integrated packages
to move data from a remote computer to your computer.
Download
a software update that provides additional features and corrections to previous versions of the software.
patch
application software that allows you to enter and edit data in order to create and revise documents.
word processor
every line of a paragraph of the right margin is aligned (except for the right line if it ends before the margin.
Right justified
an automated way to insert frequently used text or to perform other repetitive functions.
Macro
occurring now; happening as you are watching; able to respond immediately.
real time
a meeting that occurs in more than one location between individuals who can hear and see each other on their computer screens.
video conference
a multiuser system linking computers that are close in proximity to each other so that they can share data and resources.
Local Area Network (LAN)
software that allows computers on a network to work together.
Groupware
software that users receive without code and are expected to purchase id they want to keep using it after trying it out.
Shareware
A multiuser system linking computers over a large geographical area so that they can share data and resources.
Wide Area network (WAN)
A computer that is not connected to a computer
Stand alone computer
a method of notifying subscribers of new content on an internet site by syndicating (feeding) notice of the new content to subscribers.
Really Simple Syndication (RSS)
a drive that allows data to be recorded on DVD disks
recordable DVD drive
a handheld multifunctional digital organizer
PDA (personal digital assistant)
a communications device that allows computers at different locations to use telephone lines to exchange data.
Modem
data about data. data about a computer document that is hidden within the document itself, e.g., earlier versions of the document.
Metadata
application software that automatically performs calculations on numbers and values that you enter.
Spreadsheet
application software that allows you to organize, search, retrieve and sort information or data.
Database management
application software used to combine texts with charts, graphs, video, clip are and sound in order to communicate data more effectively.
presentation graphics
application software used to help a law office store, retrieve and track facts and documents that pertain to a lawsuit.
Litigation support
