Vocab (N-Z) Flashcards
network
set of computers which are linked together on a permanent basis
output
data that’s processed and the results are sent to an output device for printing/display
peripherals
device that connects to the motherboard (includes monitor, mouse, keyboard, modem, etc.)
pixel
one dot on a screen (picture element)
processing
taking data and doing things with it (the computer’s thinking via calculations, comparisons, decisions, etc.)
programs
set of detailed directions telling the computer exactly what to do
RAM
main memory; volatile memory that’s erased when power is turned off
ROM
memory that cannot be changed; contains minimum instructions for starting computer; can be updated with new versions from manufacturer
scanner
device that scans documents and converts them into digital data
search engine
program that searches for/identifies items in a database that correspond to keywords/characters specified on the World Wide Web
software
programs that tell the computer what to do
software suite
collection of computer programs of related functions and similar interfaces and can smoothly exchange data with each other (example: google, microsoft, etc.)
storage
media/methods used to keep info available for later use
toolbar
a strip of icons used to perform certain functions
upload
transfer a file from your computer to another
user responses
what the user does to answer a question that the computer asks
virus
computer program that performs tasks without your consent
warm boot
restarting the computer which doesn’t require the hard disk to stop spinning first
window
displays a program’s user interface/document/system message
word-processing
computer program used to create text-based documents; most used computer application
