Comp. Apps. Vocab. Test Flash Cards

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Title: Comp. Apps. Vocab. Test
Description: Flashcards for the Computer Apps. one class from first Tri in 2007
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Author: Bakies10111
Created: 2007-09-26
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    • Side 3
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Programs that perform functions that mimic human behavior and or intelligence
    • Backup Archive-off-site
    • Copy of files that can be used in case the original is lost or damaged
    • Boot
    • Load the operating system
      ex. Windows, Linux, etc.
    • Broadband
    • A faster format of the internet
    • CD
    • Computer Disc (Compact Disc)
      Storage Device
    • Cold boot
    • Turn the machine on with a switch
    • Computer Virus
    • Self-replicating blocks code that can enter a computer system through the internet, disks, etc., that are generally designed to disrupt, damage, and/or destroy files and communications.
    • Database
    • Keeps track of records; Gives you reports. Example: Microsoft Access
    • Desktop Publishing
    • Used to design and produce publications such as newsletters, manuals, forms, proposals, and flyers. Ex. Adobe, Pagemaker or Microsoft Publisher.
    • Download
    • Recieving Information from a central location. ex. music, data, grades, etc.
    • Hard Drive
    • High capacity storage device; usually located in the processor
    • Electronic Mail (e-mail)
    • Communications among individuals including text messages and also allows the transmission of data, voice and images
    • Fire Wire
    • Used to Download pictures and/or videos but also requires a special card
    • Flash/thumb drive
    • A form of magnetic media that is used to store data and easily transported
    • Input
    • Entering text or data into your computer system
    • Laser/inkjet-type printers
    • Use powdered or liquid ink. Good quality results
    • Load
    • Retrieve or get a specific file
    • Log In
    • Code that is entered in order to get into your personal proflie
    • Modem
    • Telecommunications device; plugs into phone line or cable line, lets you communicate with others
    • Output
    • Data or documents that have been processed and can be seen on the screen and/or can be printed
    • PowerPoint
    • Software that is used to give presentations
    • Processor
    • The brains of the computer also called CPU
    • RAM (Random Access Memory)
    • Temporary computer memory; where you do you work. It is erased when the computer is turned off.
    • ROM (read only memory)
    • Permanent Memory; Runs self-test. Stores manufacturer's instructions.
    • Software
    • Program or set of instructions for the hardware in order to accomplish a particualr application, ex. Microtype Pro
    • Spreadsheet
    • Program that works with numbers or financial informations ex. Microsoft Excel
    • Upload
    • Sending information to a central location. I.E. Grades to Guidance
    • USB Cable
    • Cable that allows information into the computer
    • Warm boot
    • Use CTRL, ALT, and DELETE to restart machine