VOCABULARY TERMS Computer Technology Mrs. Higgs

Data, Hardware, Mouse, Network, Peripheral Devices An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the device along the surface of the desk. Refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas. Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices. Used to expand the computer’s input, output, and storage capabilities. Two or more computers or other devices that are connected for the purpose of sharing data and programs. Mouse Data Hardware Peripheral devices Network 2

Information, Input, Keyboard, Processing, System Unit An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer. Whatever is put into the computer. Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard). Manipulation of data in many ways. The results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes; the words, numbers sounds and graphics. Keyboard Input System Unit Processing Information 3

Data, Information, Keyboard, Mouse, System Unit Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard). Refers to the symbol that represent fact, objects, or ideas. An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer. The results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes; the words, numbers, sounds, and graphics. An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the device along the surface of the desk. System Unit Data Keyboard Information Mouse 4

Input, Hardware, Network, Peripheral Devices, Processing Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices. Two or more computers and other devices that are connected for the purpose of sharing data and programs. Used to expand the computer’s input, output, and storage capabilities. Manipulation of data in many ways. Whatever is put into the computer. Hardware Network Peripheral devices Processing Input 5

Computer, Memory, Software, Sound Card, Storage A circuit board that gives the computer the ability to accept audio input, play sound files, and produce audio output through speakers or headphones A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions Area of the computer that hold data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately need for processing. Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output. A computer program that tells the computer how to perform a particular task. Sound Card Computer Storage Memory Software 6

Data, Hardware, Information, Network, Peripheral Devices Used to expand the computer’s input, output, and storage capabilities. Two or more computers and other devices that are connected for the purpose of sharing data and programs. Refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas. Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices. The results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes; the words, numbers, sounds and graphics.7 Peripheral Devices Network Data Hardware Information 7

Computer, Hardware, Information, Peripheral Devices, Storage The results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes; the words, numbers, sounds and graphics. A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions. Area of the computer that hold data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing. Used to expand the computer’s input, output, and storage capabilities. Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices. Information Computer Storage Peripheral Devices Hardware 8

Data, Memory, Network, Software, Sound Card Two or more computers and other devices that are connected for the purpose of sharing data and programs Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output. Refers to the symbols tat represent facts, objects, or ideas. A computer program that tells the computer how to perform a particular task. A circuit board that gives the computer the ability to accept audio input, play sound files, and produce audio output through speakers or headphones. Network Memory Data Software Sound Card 9

Boot Process, Circuits, RAM, Silicon Chips, Storage Devices Melted sand; what the circuits are embedded into to keep them together. The ability of a storage device to go directly to a specific storage location without having to search sequentially from the beginning location. Used to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off. Sequence of events that occurs between the time you turn on your computer and the time that it becomes ready to accept commands. The path from one component of the computer to another that data uses to travel. Silicon Chips RAM Storage Devices Boot Process Circuits 10

Bit, Gigabyte, Megabyte, ROM, Terabyte Each 0 and 1. Approximately 1 billion bytes. Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them. Approximately 1 million bytes. Approximately 1 trillion bytes. 11 Bit Gigabyte ROM Megabyte Terabyte

Boot Process, Gigabyte, RAM, Storage Devices, Terabyte Approximately 1 trillion bytes. Approximately 1 billion bytes. Sequence of events that occurs between the time you turn on your computer and the time that it becomes ready to accept commands The ability of a storage device to go directly to a specific storage location without having to search sequentially from a beginning location. Used to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off. 12 Terabyte Gigabyte Boot Process RAM Storage Devices

Bit, Circuits, Megabyte, ROM, Silicon Chips The path from one component of a computer to another that data uses to travel. Melted sand; what the circuits are embedded into to keep them together. Approximately 1 million bytes. Each 0 or 1 Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them. 13 Circuits Silicon Chips Megabyte Bit ROM

Binary Numbers, Gigabyte, Kilobyte, RAM, Terabyte The ability of a storage device to go directly to a specific storage location without having to search sequentially from a beginning location. Approximately 1 trillion bytes. A method for representing letters or numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1. Approximately 1 billion bytes. Approximately 1,000 bytes. 14 RAM Terabyte Binary Numbers Gigabyte Kilobyte

Bit, Byte, Megabyte, Megahertz, ROM 8 bits. A measurement used to describe the speed of the system clock. Each 0 or 1. Approximately 1 million bytes. Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them. 15 Byte Megahertz Bit Megabyte ROM

Gigabyte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Megahertz, ROM Approximately 1,000 bytes. Approximately 1,000,000 bytes. A measurement used to describe the speed of the system clock. Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them. Approximately 1,000,000,000 bytes. 16 Kilobyte Megabyte Megahertz ROM Gigabyte

Binary Numbers, Bit, Byte, RAM, Terabyte A method for representing letters or numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1. The ability of a storage device to go directly to a specific location without having to search sequentially from a beginning location. Each 0 or 1. Approximately 1 trillion bytes. 8 bits. 17 Binary Numbers RAM Bit Terabyte Byte

CPU, Handheld, Microcomputer, Server, Supercomputer A computer that fits into a pocket, runs on batteries, and is used while holding the unit in your hand. Where the processing in the computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer. A computer that was the fastest in the world at the time it was constructed. A computer that has the purpose of supplying its users with data; usually through the use of a LAN (local area network). A personal computer; designed to meet the computer needs of an individual. 18 Handheld CPU Supercomputer Server Microcomputer

Laptop, Mainframe, Modem, Monitor, Output Devices Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users. A portable, compact computer that can run on an electrical wall outlet or a battery unit. Display device that forms an image by converting electrical signals from the computer into points of colored light on the screen. Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone or cable lines. Devices that display, print, or transmit the results of processing form the computer’s memory. 19 Mainframe Laptop Monitor Modem Output Devices

CPU, Modem, Monitor, Server, Supercomputer Display device that forms an image by converting electrical signals from the computer into points of colored light on the screen. Where the processing in the computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer. A computer that has the purpose of supplying its users with data; usually through the use of a LAN (local area network). A computer that was the fastest in the world at the time it was constructed. Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone or cable lines. 20 Monitor CPU Server Supercomputer Modem

Handheld, Laptop, Mainframe, Microcomputer, Output Devices Devices that display, print, or transmit the results of processing the computer’s memory. Large, expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users. A portable, compact computer that can run on an electrical wall outlet or a battery unit. A personal computer; designed to meet the computer needs of an individual. A computer that fits into a pocket, runs on batteries, and is used while holding the unit in your hand. 21 Output Devices Mainframe Laptop Microcomputer Handheld

File, GUI, Hard Disk, Multi-tasking, Operating System Usually mounted inside the computer’s system unit and can store billions of characters od data. Running one than one program at a time or making sure that the instructions and data from one area of memory doesn’t interfere with memory allocated for other programs. A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium. A type of user interface that features on-screen objects, such as menus and icons, manipulated by a mouse. Master controller for all activities that takes place within a computer; primary purpose is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently. 22 Hard Disk Multi-tasking File GUI Operating System

Application Software, Digital Audio Tape, Floppy Disk, Magnetic Storage, Optical Storage Means of recording data as light and dark spot on CD or DVD with the use of a low-power laser light. Method of storing large amounts of data on tape using helical scan technology to write data at high densities across the tape at an angle. Recording of data onto disks or tape by magnetizing particles of an oxide based surface coating. Set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task. Round piece of flexible Mylar plastic covered with a thin layer of magnetic oxide and sealed inside a protective covering. 23 Optical Storage Digital Audio Tape Magnetic Storage Application Software Floppy Disk

Application Software, File, Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, Optical Storage Round piece of flexible Mylar plastic covered with a thin layer of magnetic oxide and sealed inside a protective covering. Set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task. Usually mounted inside the computer’s system unit and can store billions of characters of data. Means of recording data as light and dark spots on CD or DVD with the use of a low-power laser light. A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium. 24 Floppy Disk Application Software Hard Disk Optical Storage File

Digital Audio Tape, GUI, Magnetic Storage, Multi-tasking, Operating System Master controller for all activities that takes place within a computer; primary purpose is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently. Running more than one program at a time or making sure that the instructions and data from one area of memory doesn’t interfere with memory allocated for other programs. Method of storing large amounts of data on tape using helical scan technology to write data at high densities across the tape at an angle. A type of user interface that features on-screen objects, such as menus and icons, manipulated by a mouse. Recording of data onto disks or tape by magnetizing particles of an oxide based surface coating. 25 Operating System Multi-tasking Digital Audio Tape GUI Magnetic Storage

Application Software, CD-R, Hard Disk, Operating System, Program Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task. Storage device that uses laser technology to read data that is permanently stored on compact disk, cannot be used to write data to a disk. Master controller for all activities that takes place within a computer; primary purpose is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently. Usually mounted inside the computer’s system unit and can store billions of characters of data. Set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task. 26 Program CD-R Operating System Hard Disk Application Software

File, Folder, GUI, Platform, Resolution The density of the gird used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher this is. Underlying hardware and software of the computer system. The subdirectory or subdivision, or a directory that can contain files or other directories. A type of user interface that features on-screen objects, such as menus and icons, manipulated by a mouse. A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium. 27 Resolution Platform Folder GUI File

CD-R, File, GUI, Program, Resolution A type of user interface that features on-screen objects, such as menus and icons, manipulated by a mouse. The density of the gird used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher this is. Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task. A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium. Storage device that uses laser technology to read data that is permanently stored on compact disk, cannot be used to write data to a disk. 28 GUI Resolution Program File CD-R

Application Software, Folder, Hard Disk, Platform, Operating System Master controller for all activities that takes place within a computer; primary purpose is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently. Set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task. Usually mounted inside the computer’s system unit and can store billions of characters of data. Underlying hardware and software of the computer system. The subdirectory or subdivision, or a directory that can contain files or other directories. 29 Operating System Application Software Hard Disk Platform Folder

Circuits, Data, Keyboard, Mouse, Multi-tasking Refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas. Running more than one program at a time or making sure that the instructions and data from one area of memory don’t interfere with memory allocated for other programs. An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer. An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the device along the surface of the desk. The path from one component of the computer to another that data uses to travel. 30 Data Multi-tasking Keyboard Mouse Circuits The path from one component of the computer to another that data uses to travel.

Floppy Disk, GUI, Laptop, Output Devices System Unit A type of user interface that features on-screen objects, such as menus and icons, manipulated by a mouse. Round piece of flexible Mylar plastic covered with a thin layer of magnetic oxide and sealed inside a protective covering. Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard). A portable, compact computer that can run on an electrical wall out or a battery unit. Devices that display, print, or transmit the results of processing from the computer’s memory. 31 GUI Floppy Disk System Unit Laptop Output Devices

Binary Numbers, Data, Folders, Information, System Unit Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard)/ The results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes; the words, numbers, sounds, and graphics A method for representing numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1. Refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas. The subdirectory or subdivision, or a directory that can contain files or other directories. 32 System Unit Information Binary Numbers Data Folders

CPU, GUI, Input Devices, Keyboard, Output Devices Where the processing in the computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer. Units that gather information and transform that information into a series of electronic signals for the computer. Devices that display, print, or transmit the results of processing from the computer’s memory. An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer. A type of user interface that features on-screen objects, such as menus and icons, manipulated by a mouse. 33 CPU Input Devices Output Devices Keyboard GUI

Hubs, IP Address, LAN, Routers, WAN A device that connects at least two networks. A unique identifying number assigned to each computer connected to the internet. Interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area. A device that connects several components of a network. Computer network that is located within a limited geographical area. 34 Routers IP Address WAN Hubs LAN Computer network that is located within a limited geographical area.

Client, File Server, Gateway, Host Computer, Network Interface Card Refers to software on a computer that allows the user to access the server. A computer connected to a network that distributes resources to other users. Small circuit board that coverts the digital signals from a computer into signals that can travel over a network. Refers to any computer that provides services to network users. A device that serves as an entrance to another network. 35 Client File Server Network Interface Card Host Computer Gateway

Client, LAN, Network Interface Card, Routers, WAN Small circuit board that coverts the digital signals from a computer into signals that can travel over a network. Computer network that is located within a limited geographical area. Interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area. A device that connects at least two networks. Refers to the software on a computer that allows the user to access the server. 36 Network Interface Card LAN WAN Routers Clients

File Server, Gateway, Host Computer, Hubs, Routers A device that connects several components of a network. A computer connected to a network that distributes resources to other users. A device that serves as an entrance to another network. Refers to any computer that provides services to network users. A device that connects at least two networks. 37 Hubs File Server Gateway Host Computer Routers

Field, Form, Record, Table, Query Displays data from one or more tables or queries in a format that as a similar appearance to a paper version. A search used to locate all records that satisfy a statement, rule, or criterion. A category of information for which data is given in each individual record A collection of associated records All the information for one particular item in a database file 38 Form Query Field Table Record

Field, Form, Hubs, LAN, Network Interface Card, Query A category of information for which data is given in each individual record A device that connects several components of a network. Much easier to insert/read information in a database instead of using tables or queries. A search used to locate all records that satisfy a statement, rule, or criterion. Small circuit board that converts the digital signals from a computer into signals that can travel over a network. 39 Field Hub Form Query Network Interface Card

Gateway, Host Computer, Record, Table, WAN The Internet is the biggest one of these and Jordan School District is an example of one. Refers to any computer that provides services to network users. A collection of associated records in a database. All the information for one particular item in a database file. A device that serves as an entrance to another network. 40 WAN Host Computer Table Record Gateway

Gateway, Host Computer, Hub, LAN, NIC Ms. Dansie, Ms. Higgs, and Mr. Phelps classrooms. A device that serves as an entrance to another network. Connects several components of a network. Small circuit board that coverts the digital signals from a computer into signals that can travel over a network. Refers to any computer that provides services to network users. 41 LAN Gateway Hub NIC Host Computer

AUP, Copyrights, Creative Commons, Public Domain, Shareware The rights processed by the owner of information or resources Copyrighted, restrictions stipulated by creator. Free to share. No copyright, free to all Guidelines on how a network can and should be used. Copyrighted with use restrictions (ex. 30-day trial, use 7 times, etc.) 42 Copyrights Creative Commons Public Domain AUP Shareware

HTML, Hypertext Links, Search Engine, URL, Web Browser Application program that allows you to view information on the web. A word, phrase, or picture that links or connects you to another website. Specialized website that helps you find what you are looking for on the web. Programming language of the web. Address of a website, web page, or file on the web. 43 Web Browser Hypertext Links Search Engine HTML URL

Creative Commons, Hypertext Links, Public Domain, URL, Web Browser No restrictions Free if you follow certain rules Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome Top 2013 Google Searches 44 URL Public Domain Creative Commons Web Browser Hypertext Links

AUP, Copyrights, HTML, Search Engine, Shareware Yahoo, Google, Ask, Dogpile You had to sign one of these at the beginning of the school year in order to use school technology A legal contract giving the right to the owner for tangible work Mrs. Higgs Class Can use it 10 times; on the 11 th time you must pay. 45 Search Engine AUP Copyrights HTML Shareware