Com. H.W. Its Short!

Biometric Security Measures-a security system that uses your bodies descriptive parts as a key.
Cable Modem-a device that uses a TV's cable to connect to the Internet.
Client-any computer that is hooked up to a computer network.
Client/Sever Network-a distributed application structure that partitions tasks or workloads between the providers of a resource of source,called servers,and service requesters,called clients.
Communication Channels-a pathway over which data are transferred between devices.
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)-a generic name for digital lines that are provided by telephone companies to their local subscribers and that carry data at high speed.
Extranet-a private network that uses Internet protocols,network connectivity.
Firewall-a security system of maximum thrust.
Hacker-a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal,change,& or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism.
Hub-a device for connecting multiple twisted pair or fiber optic Ethernet devices together and making them act as a single network segment.
Internet-a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange.
Intranet-a global system if interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite to serve billions of users worldwide.
Local Area Connector (LAN)-????
Modem-a device used to connect the computer to a telephone line.
Node-any computer that is hooked up to a computer network.
Peer-Peer Network-a distributed application architecture that partitions tasks or work loads between loads.
Proxy Sever-a hardware sever that acts as an intermediary between a work station and the Internet so that an enterprise can secure security.
Network Operating System- Implements protocol stacks and device drivers for networking hardware.
T-1 Line-a leased-line connection capable of carrying data at 1,544,000 bits per second.
Wide Area Network (WAN)-a computer network that covers a broad area.
WiMax-(Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) a telecommunications technology that provides wireless transmission of data using a variety of transmission modes,from point-to-multipoint links to portable and fully mobile Internet access.
Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP)-Internet service providers with networks built around wireless networking.  
Wireless LAN (WLAN)-a network that uses wireless transmissions such as radio or infrared to provide communication services between devices.

Power Point

Today I saw the other students power points about their next four years of their school.The were on the Internet so most of them froze up.Most of them though were interesting,but I think mines is better.They used an advance clip art that puts graphs and other things on it.
Question:Whats in your wallet?

Com. Lab 2 H.W. (still long)

1. Absolute Cell reference-a copy that never changes when its copied elsewhere.
2. Active Cell-a spreadsheet where information is stored in its cells.
3. Active X Controls-a small program which allows you to interact with the web site's interactive features.
4. Alignment-the setting of text flow or image placement relative to a page.
5. American Psychological Association (APA)-the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the U.S. and in the world's largest association of psychologist with around 152,000 members including scientist,educators,clinicians,consultants,& students.
6. Anchor-an HTML tag that specifies links to text or images on the same page or to a specific location on a different page or to a specific location on a different page.
7. Animations-the rapid display of sequence of images 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement.
8. Application software-computer software designed to help the user to perform a singular or multiple related to the task.
9. Argument-a special king of variable,used in a subroutine to refer to one of the pieces of the data provided as input to the subroutine.
10. Attachment-to put a document with an e-mail when it is sent.
11. AutoComplete-a feature provided by many web browsers,e-mail programs,source code editors,database query tools,word processors,and command line interpreters.
12. AutoFit-an automatic determination of the best width for a column or best height for a row,based on its content.
13. AutoForm-the company develops and markets software solutions for the die making and sheet metal forming industry along the entire process chain.
14. AutoRecover-the company develops and markets software solutions for the die making and sheet metal forming industry along the entire process chain.
15. Backwardly compatible-a relationship between two components, rather than being an attribute of just one of them.
16. Bar chart-a chart that measures the quantity of a product(s).
17. Bibliography-a list of writings with time and place of publication.
18. Borders-????
19. Bullet-a typographical symbol or glyph used to introduce items in a list.
20. Bullet point-a list with more than one bullet point.
21. Bulleted List-a list that starts with a bullet point.
22. Cash flow analysis-a relationship between two components, rather than being an attribute of just one of them.
23. Cell-????
24. Cell address-its inside a spreadsheet,such as Excel,that identifies the location of the cell in that spreadsheet.
25. Center-????
26. Circular reference-a loop of references where the last is the first.
27. Citation-a passage or expression that is quoted or cited.
28. Clip art-pre-made images used to illustrate any medium.
29. Clipboard-a software facility that can be used for short-term data storage and/or data transfer between documents or applications, via copy and paste operations.
30. Close button-the red button on the top right of a screen that closes a window on any computer.
31. Clustered column chart-a chart that uses columns to compare different quantity's of different products.
32. Column chart-data that is graphed with vertical bars.
33. Comment-a message someone leaves about a subject.
34. Comparis-????
35. Compatibility mode-a software mechanism in which a computer's operating system emulates an older processor, operating system, and/or hardware platform in order to allow obsolete software to remain compatible with the computer's newer hardware or software.
36. Conditional formatting-lets you apply formatting that appears only when the value in a cell meets conditions that you specify.
37. Context sensitive-being aware when doing research that the persons and organizations under study have cultural preferences that dictate acceptable ways of asking questions and collecting information.
38. Contextual tabs-????
39. Controls-an element of a graphical user interface that shows information that is changeable by the user.
40. Copy-to highlight then right-click on it then pressing the copy button, which copies the highlighted section.
41. Copyright-copying something then saying where or whom you copied it from.
42. Criteria-the basics or guidelines used to make decisions about information usage.
43. Cumulative total-a chart that has dots connected by lines and either rises or falls over time.
44. Currency-money around the world.
45. Currency format-????
46. Cut-to move a section of text from a document to a temporary buffer.
47. Data source-an abstraction providing the interface between a local data system of distributed information resource.
48. Data type-a classification identifying one of various types of data, as floating-point, integer, or Boolean, stating the possible values for that type, the operations that can be done on that type, and the way the values of that type are stored.
49. Database-the program of the computer that takes,sends,and stores data.
50. Datasheet view-displays the table in a row-and-column format.
51. Default printer-designed for each system as the destination for print requests when no printer name is used.
52. Design view-displays the field names and what kind of values you can enter in each field. In this view you can define or modify the field formats and create field names and data types for a database.
53. Dialog boxes-a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user
54. Document-something on the computer that was made by using a Microsoft Office program.
55. Drag-by holding down the left clicker you move the thing that you clicked from one place to another.
56. Drag-and-drop-the action of clicking on a virtual object and dragging it to a different location or onto another virtual project.
57. Embedded chart-when a chart is drawn on the same worksheet as the data.
58. Encrypt Document-to add more security to a document by adding a encryption.
59. Endnote-a commercial reference management software package, used to manage bibliographies and references when writing essays and articles.
60. Extrapolation-the process of constructing new data points outside a discrete set of known data points.
61. Field-a set of elements such that addition and multiplication are commutative and associative and multiplication is distributive over addition and there are two elements 0 and 1.
62. Field area-????
63. Field list-????
64. Field Placeholders-????
65. File Extension-a short series of letters and/or numerals at the end of a personal computer filename,used to indicate the type of file and the software that will be required to operate or open it.
66. Fill handle-the small black square on the bottom right corner of each cell while it is activated.
67. Filter-a computer program that processes a data stream.
68. Filter by Form-????
69. Find-to discover something on the computer.
70. First Line Indent-the first indent of a document.
71. Font-a choice of different writing styles.
72. Footer-the top and the bottom of the document where you can make a heading.
73. Footnote-located at the bottom at the document where the author's note is.
74. Foreign key field-to data in another table.a reference. 
75. Formatting marks-symbols that don't appear on a paper when the document is printed.
76. Forms-a document that has a signing line at the bottom for signatures.
77. Formula bar-????
78. Function-a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set is associated with an element of another set.
79. Gallery-a room or series of rooms where works of art are exhibited.
80. Graphical User Interface (GUI)-a user interface based on graphics instead of text; uses a mouse as well as a keyboard as an input device.
81. Grayscale-an image in which the value of each pixel is a single sample,that is,it carries only intensity information.
82. Grid lines-the horizontal and vertical lines of a spreadsheet. 
83. Group-one or more users who discuss a topic on though their computers.
84. Handouts-copies of a document and then are given out to others.  
85. Hanging Indent-the first line of a paragraph specified to start to the left of the other lines in the paragraph.
86. Header-a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about.
87. Heading-the title of the topic that the documents is about.
88. Horizontal (category) Axis-an imaginary line form side to side around which the apparatus rotates.
89. HTML Format-????
90. Hyperlink-a selected item on a web page that transfers the users directly to another location in a hypertext document or to another web page,perhaps on a different machine.
91. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)-a set of tags and rules for using them in developing hypertext documents.
92. Indent-the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line.
93. Information Bar-????
94. Input mask-an input mask refers to a string expression,defined by a developer,that governs what a user is allowed to enter in as input in a text box.
95. Insertion point-to point where whatever you type or paste in an application will be inserted.
96. Interest Rate-the percentage of the face value of a bond or the balance in a deposit account that you receive as an income on your investment.
97. Internal Rate of Return (IRR)-a rate of return used in capital budgeting to measure and compare the profitability of investments.
98. Justified-is the typographic alignment setting of text or images within a column or "measure" to align along both the left and right margin.
99. Keyboard shortcut-a finite set of one or more keys that invoke a software or operating system operation when triggered by the user.
100. Label controls-a user interface control which displays text on a form.
101. Landscape-an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view.
102. Layout-a computer programming language is said to adhere to the off-side if the scope of declarations in that language is expressed by their indentation.
103. Leader Character-????
104. Leader line-a line usually having a gated wye on the end.
105. Left-Aligned-????
106. Legend-a caption or a brief summary with a drawing.
107. Line chart-a chart with points connected by lines to show the changes of a quantity over time.
108. Line spacing-a number spaces between words that are typed.
109. Live preview-the feature that allows a digital camera's electronic display to be used as a viewfinder,that is,as a means of framing and previewing before taking the photograph.
110. Logical operators-logical operators are used to combine conditions,so that multiple conditions can be evaluated together as a single expression.
111. Lookup Wizard-the Lookup Wizard is part of a series of add-in wizards that Microsoft has made available to enhance your use of Microsoft Excel.
112. Macros-a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language.
113. Mail Merge-a software function describing the production of multiple documents from a single template form and a structured data source.
114. Main Document-????
115. Manual Column Break-a column break is used in word processing document where there are column,to tell the document where to end one column and start a new one,if you want to start a new one before reaching the bottom of the page.
116. Manual Line Break-????
117. Manual Page Break-????
118. Margin-a blank space that borders the edge of the text.
119. Markers-a type of special purpose control system that was used in electromechanical telephone central office switches.   
120. Maximize/Restore Down Button-it makes the window smaller or bigger depending on the size.
121. Memo-a written reminder.
122. MHTML Format-a web page archive format used to combine resources that are typically represented by external links together with HTML code into a single file.
123. Microsoft Office-an office suite of interrelated desktop applications,servers and services for the Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems.
124. Microsoft Office Access-previously known as Microsoft Access,is a relational database management system from Microsoft that combines the relational Microsoft Jet Database Engine with a graphical user interface and software development tools. 
125. Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)-an implementation of Microsoft's even-driven programming language Visual Basic 6,and associated integrated development environment,which is built most Microsoft Office applications.   
126. Minimize Button-it hides the window in the home bar.
127. Mixed Cell Reference-a cell reference that has either the row or column is made absolute,but not both,using the dollar sign.
128. Modern Language Association (MLA)-the principal professional association in the United States for scholars of language and literature. 
129. Movie Clips-these clips are very short usually part of a bigger piece.
130. Name Box-contains the cell reference of the currently selected cell.
131. Non-Printing characters-????
132. Normal View-to display a document with a dotted lines representing where each page ends. 
133. Notes pane-a notes pane allows you to type in notes about the presentation slide you are working on.
134. Null-a special pointer value used to signify that a pointer intentionally does the point to an object.
135. Numbered list-a list whose items are numbered.
136. Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)-a Microsoft specification for implementing object-oriented software development.
137. Objects-a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer.
138. Office Button-the button on the top left corner of any Microsoft Office software.
139. OLE Object-Microsoft's framework for a compound document technology.
140. One-to-many Relationship-a relation in which one record in a table is related to many records in another table.
141. One-to-One Relationship-a one-to-one relationship exists when the primary record will have only one related record.
142. Parenthetical Citation-a citation style in which in-text citations must be enclosed within parentheses and embedded in the paragraph,as opposed to the footnote style.
143. Paste-to put something from one document to another.
144. Paste Options-this options allows you to choose what kind of documents you want to paste.
145. Pie chart-a circular chart divided into triangular areas proportional to the percentage of the whole. 
146. Pixel-the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen.
147. Placeholders-container on a slide that holds text and other content such ad graphics.
148. Plain Text Format-the content of an ordinary sequential file readable as textual without much processing,usually opposed to formatted text. 
149. Point-a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect.
150. Portable Document Format (PDF)-PDF is used for representing two-dimensional documents in a manner independent of the application software,hardware,and operating system.
151. Portrait-????
152. Present Value-the value on a given date of a future payment or series of future payments,discounted to reflect the time value of money and other factors such as investment risk.
153. Primary Key Field-a unique value that identifies records in your database,and helps you from having duplicate records.
154. Print Driver-a piece of software that converts the data to be printed to the form specific to a printer.
155. Print Queue-a print job is a file or set of files that has been submitted to be printed.
156. Programs-the software that is installed on your computer.
157. Properties-a file extension for files mainly used in Java related technologies to store the configurable parameters of an application.
158. Queries-the keyword or keywords or phrase that a user types into a search engine's search box.
159. Quick Access Toolbar-????
160. Quick Style Gallery-????
161. R-Squared Value-the coefficient of determination.
162. Range-an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control.
163. Record-anything that provides permant evidence of or information about past events.
164. Records-????
165. Redo-to do again.
166. Referential Integrity-a property of data which,when satisfied,requires every value of one attribute of a relation to exist as a value of another attribute in a different relation.
167. Relational Database-a database in which relations between information items are explicitly specified as accessible attributes.
168. Relationship-a way in which people and things are connected to each other.
169. Relative Cell Reference-a cell within a spreadsheet that is a location-based cell reference.
170. Repeat-to duplicate something on a document.
171. Replace-to substitute something on a document.
172. Reports-to display anything important that has to do with the documents.
173. Restrict Permissions-????
174. Reviewing Pane-the location for many tools that help edit documents.
175. Ribbon-an interface where a set of toolbars are placed on tabs. 
176. Rich Text Format (RTF)-a proprietary document file format with published specification developed by Microsoft 1987 for cross platform document interchange.
177. Right-Aligned-????
178. Rotation Handle-???
179. Sans Serif Fonts-fonts without serifs.
180. ScreenTip-small yellow boxes that appear when you hover over different objects in Microsoft Word.
181. Scroll bars-a control that allows you to move the window to view other parts.
182. Section-one of several parts of pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object.
183. Select Query-a way to retrieve information that you want from one or more tables in a database.
184. Selection-a list of items on which a user operates will take place.
185. Serif Fonts-semi-structural details on the ends of some of the strokes that make up letters and symbols.
186. Shortcut Menu-a window that appears when you right-click on an object on the window.
187. Sigma (å)-18th letter in the Greek alphabet.
188. Simple Payback Period-in business and economics refers to the period of time required  for the return of an investment to"repay"the sum of the original investment.
189. Single-Spaced-format where no blanks are left in-between lines of text.
190. Sizing Handle-the little boxes appearing on the corners and edges of a "selected control" that let you change the size and shape of the control.
191. Slide Master View-the top slide in a hierarchy of slides that stores information about the theme and slide layouts of a presentation,including the background,color,fonts,effects,placeholders sizes,and positioning.
192. Slide Masters-the slide master controls the overall formatting and object placement for the presentation.
193. Slide Pane-software feature available in some programs that is found on the left-side of the screen and displays small previews images or thumbnails of available files or features available in the program.  
194. Slide Show View-????
195. Slides/Outline Pane-????
196. Slope-a line describes its steepness,incline,or grade.
197. Small Caps-the lower case versions of the alphabet.
198. SmartArt-the most recent Windows version of the Microsoft Office System,Microsoft's productivity.
199. Spacing After-????
200. Speaker Notes-notes added to the presentation slides as a reference for the prsenter.
201. Spreadsheet-a computer application that stimulates a paper,accounting worksheet.
202. Status Bar-the bar across the bottom of the computer screen that displays information about the computer or program.
203. Style-the aspects of the visual appearance of a work of art that relate it to other works by the same artist or one of the sameperiod,training ,location,"school" or art movement.
204. Subscript-a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character.
205. Sum-a whole ammount.
206. Superscript-a character or symbol set or printted or written above and immediately to one side of another character.
207. Synonyms-two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to the context.
208. Syntax-a system used to generate lexical and syntactic analyzers for all kind of context-free grammers as well as some classes of contextual grammars. 
209. Tab Stop-a location that you set along the horizontal ruler where you want text to align.
210. Table-a set of data elements that is organized using a model of vertical columns and horizontal rows.
211. Tabs-a keyboard key used to advance the cursor to the next tab stop.
212. Taskbar-a bar displayed on a full edge of a GUI desktop that is used to launch and monitor running application.
213. Templates-a model or standard for making comparisons.
214. Text-a kind of computer file that is structured as a sequence of lines.
215. Text Box Controls-????
216. Theme-a present package containing graphical appearance details,used to customize the look and feel of an operating system.
217. Thesaurus-a book with a list of synonyms.
218. Title Bar-a horizontal label at the top of a window,bearing the name of the currently active document.
219. Toggle-a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions.
220. Track Changes-the feature in Word with which you can monitor who adds and deletes what from a document.
221. Transitions-a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another.
222. Trendline-a line on a price chart connecting a number of descending and ascending maximums.
223. Undo-to delete a change that you have done on a document on the computer.
224. Vertical (Value) Axis-the y-axis in a coordinate system.
225. Views-the visual percept of a region.
226. Wildcard-????
227. Windows-Based Applications-????
228. Word-Wrap-a processing feature that permits information to be keyed on successive lines without having to tap the return/enter key at the key of each line.
229. WordArt-a text-styling feature that is available in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
230. Work Area-a place where one needs to do work.
231. Workbook-a student's book or booklet containing problems with spaces for solving them.
232. Works Cited-????
233. Worksheet-a sheet of paper,or on a computer,on which problems are worked out or solved and answers recorded.
234. X-Y Scatter Chart-a chart where points are scattered everywhere.
235. Zoom-to enlarge a picture on the computer by right-clicking on the picture with your mouse and then choosing the zoom in option.

Lab 3 "Word Art"

Word Art is a way to make any word from a document into a creative piece of art.The image above is a word art.Word Art is very simple to use.You can use either Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.You can change the color of the word,make 3-D,change the design of it,add a shadow,& change its shape.That is word art.

Lab 2 "Common Skills"

1.Alt+Tab=switches between programs on the bar.
2.You can modify the text of your paragraph by using the font styles in the Home ribbon in your Microsoft Word.You can use the bold,underline,italic,font,& font size to modify the paragraph's text.
3.The thing that Microsoft Word and PowerPoint have in common is that they have a Home,Insert,Review,& View ribbon.

Com. Lab H.W. (Its Pretty Long) :D

1. Active window-currently selected window. 2. Address Bar-a widget in a web browser that reflects the current URL or accepts typing-in a target URL. 3. Algorithm-an effective sequence of steps to solve a problem 4. American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)-a code for information exchange between two or more computers made by different companies. 5. Application file icons- 6. Applications software-a computer program written to solve a particular problem or to be used in a particular user-defined application. 7. Background-the area of the screen in graphical user interface against which icons and windows appear. 8. Bit-a unit measurement of computer information. 9. Boot-the cause for the load and/or start of initial processes. 10. Byte-a unit of digital information in computing and telecommunications. 11. CD-ROM-a compact disk that is used with a computer. 12. Central processing unit (CPU)-the part of the computer that mostly does the data processing. 13. Channel-in communications,it refers to the used to convey info from a sender to a receiver. 14. Clicking-a gesture made with a computer input device such as a mouse. 15. Commands-a line of code written as part of a computer program. 16. Computer-a electronic device that can inputs,outputs,and stores data. 17. Computer system-a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage. 18. Contents pane-where you can view and select different books,chapters,sub chapters, 19. Control Panel-a part of Microsoft Windows graphical user interface which allows users to view to and manipulate basic system settings and controls via applets. 20. Controller-a chip or extension card that interfaces with a peripheral device. 21. Copy-a computer command that copies file from one directory to another. 22. Data-anything in a form suitable for use with the computer. 23. Data communications-the transmission of data between computers. 24. Database-a large,regularly updated file of digitized information. 25. Database software-computer programs that provide tools for combining and manipulating information stored in a database. 26. Default-a setting or value automatically assigned to a software application, computer program or device, outside of user intervention. 27. Desktop-the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear. 28. Desktop shortcuts-a way to access a program on your computer quickly. 29. Desktop theme-used to customize the look and feel of an operating system. 30. Destination-a program or website one wants to go on his or her computer. 31. Dialog box-a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user. 32. Disk Cleanup-a computer maintenance utility included in Microsoft Windows designed to free up disk space on a computers' hard drive. 33. Disk Defragmenter-a computer program included in Microsoft Windows designed to increase access speed by rearranging files stored on a disk to occupy contiguous storage locations, a technique commonly known as defragmenting. 34. Distance learning-to allow student or professionals to participate in activities,classes,and meetings in one location by using radios,television,computers,and videos. 35. Document file icons-a visual of documents and programs on one's computer. 36. Double-click-the act of pressing a computer mouse button twice quickly without moving the mouse. 37. Dragging-an instance of something being dragged. 38. DVD-a computer-based technique for storing and reading information from a laser disk using a DVD player and a personal computer. 39. Execution cycle (E-cycle)-a series ofcommands that the computer follows. 40. Extension-a computer program designed to be incorporated into another piece of software in order to enhance, or extend, the functionalities of the latter. 41. Filename-the name of a file one gives. 42. Firewall-the part of the computer system that blocks unauthorized access while permitting the access of authorized personal. 43. Folder-a way to organize computer programs on the computer. 44. Folders bar-a bar on the left side of an open document window that shows links and other folers on your computer. 45. Fragmented files-files that are rearanged ion any order when new programs or documents are added to the cmputer. 46. Graphical user interfaces (GUIs)-a user interface based on graphics instead of texts. 47. Graphics software-a program or collection of programs that enable a person to manipulate visual images on a computer. 48. Hackers-someone that uses their programming skills to break into anothers computer system to steal,change,or destry anything on the others computer. 49. Hard disk drive-a fixed disc drive containing rigid discs. 50. Hardware-the mechanical,magnetic,eletronic,and electric components making up a computer system. 51. Icons-a little pictogram that represents the program or document saved on the computer. 52. Impact printers-a way for the printer to print pictures onto the paper. 53. Input devices-any of the many hardware devices that generate and/or interface input to a computer. 54. Instruction cycle (I-cycle)-???? 55. Internet-a computer network consistingof worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP nwtwork protocols to faciliate data transmission and exchange. 56. Internet Explorer-a commercail browser. 57. Keyboard-the part of the computer that allows word data to be inputted into the computer. 58. Language translators-a way to translate one known language to another. 59. Linking-linking to other areas of the same page, linking to other WWW pages, using images to link to other areas of the page. 60. Local area network (LAN)-a local computer network for communication between computers. 61. Log off-to exit the computer. 62. Log on-to enter the computer. 63. Main memory-the primary volatile memory of a computer. 64. Mainframe computers-powerful computers used mainly by large organizations for critical applications, typically bulk data processing such as census, industry and consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning, and financial transaction processing. 65. Maximize-the button on a window that enlarges the window. 66. Memory-computer data storage. 67. Menu-list of options avalible to the user. 68. Menu bar-A menu bar is a region where computer menus are housed. 69. Microcomputer-a computer with a microprocessor as its central processing unit. 70. Microprocessors-circuit of transistors and other electrical components on a chip that can process programs, remember information, or perform calculations. 71. Minicomputers-a class of multi-user computers that lies in the middle range of the computing spectrum, in between the largest multi-user systems (mainframe computers) and the smallest single-user systems. 72. Minimize-to minimize the size or appearance of a window. 73. Modem-electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line. 74. Motherboard-the cetral printed circuit board in many computers and holds many of the crucial components of the system,while providing connectors for other peripherals. 75. Mouse-the part of the computer that moves the corsur on the screen. 76. Mouse buttons-the part of the mouse that allows you to choose documets programs. 77. Move-???? 78. MS-DOS-an operating system that Bill Gates created. 79. Multimedia software-software that lets you listen to music,draw art,and more. 80. Multitasking-to do more than one thing on the computer. 81. My Computer-a program for computer disk and hard-drives. 82. My Documents-your docments saved on your computer. 83. My Network Places-a window that shows other conneted computers. 84. Network-???? 85. Network drive-electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line. 86. Network operating system-a networking operating system is an operating system that contains components and programs that allow a computer on a network to serve requests from other computers for data and provide access to other resources such as printer and file systems. 87. Nonimpact printers-a type of printer that does not operate by striking a head against a ribbon. 88. Notebook computer-a small compact computer. 89. Operating systems-software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services. 90. Optical storage devices-a term from engineering referring to the storage of data on an optically readable medium. 91. Option buttons-???? 92. Output devices-a part of the computer that gives information. 93. Parallel ports-allows the passage of more than one bit. 94. Parent folder-a folders that contians subfolders and files. 95. People-???? 96. Personal Information Management Ssoftware (PIMS)-??? 97. Plotter-a computer printing device for printing vector graphics. 98. Plug and play-to describe the characteristic of a computer bus,or device specifacation. 99. Pointer-indicator consisting of a moveable spot of light on a visual display. 100. Pointing device-a device that allows you to input spatial data to a computer. 101. Presentation software-the program allows you to display information normally on a slideshow. 102. Problem solving-is an exercise and process that enables students to integrate their existing knowledge and develop their learning to formulate a solution to a presented question or issue and that should deepen students' learning, as well as developing their conceptual and methodological skills. 103. Protocol-rules determining the format and transmission of data. 104. Radio buttons-a type of graphical user interface element that allows the user to choose only one of a predefined set of options. 105. Random access memory (RAM)-most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on. 106. Read-only memory (ROM)-memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed. 107. Receiver-a set that receivs radio on tv signals. 108. Relational database-matches data by using common characteristics found within the data set. 109. Restore-to return it to its origanal or functioning condition. 110. Right-click-by pressing the right click of the mouse,you activate an item on the screen. 111. Scanner-an input device that scans the image that was inside it and digitize it. 112. Scroll bar-it is showed on the bottom and the right side of the screen,it allows you to see entire page of the screen. 113. Search-to locate something of one's interst. 114. Search engines-an engine that is on the internet that helps you find the thing that is on the internet. 115. Select (highlight)-???? 116. Sender-the person that sends someone something. 117. Serial ports-a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time. 119.Shortcut-a way to get somewhere faster. 120. Shortcut keys-a finite set of one or more keys that invoke a software or operating system operation when triggered by the user. 121. Shortcut menu-a specific object, that pops up when right-clicking on the object's name or icon. 122. Shortcut menu button-the menu that appears when you press the right click on a document. 123. Software-written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory. 124. Software development-the act of working to produce/create software. 125. Sorting-to organize in a certain matter. 126. Source-a process by which energy or a substance enters a system. 127. Spreadsheet-a screen-oriented interactive program enabling a user to lay out financial data on the screen. 128. Spreadsheet software-it displays multiple cells that together make up a grid consisting of rows and columns, each cell containing alphanumeric text,numeric values of formulas. 129.Standerd Desktop-???? 130.Standerd Toolbar-the bar of icons on the screen below the menu bar in applications such as Microsoft Word. 131. Start button-the button on the lower left side of the screen that allows you to choose programs found on the computer. 132. Status bar-similar to a status line, is an information area typically found at the bottom of windows in a graphical user interface. 133. Subfolder-a virtual container within a digital file system, in which groups of computer files and other folders can be kept and organized. 134. Submenu-a secondary menu avalible through another menu, espesially one that branches off the fisrt. 135. Supercomputers-???? 136. Surge protectors-???? 137. System clock-the time and day on the computer. 138. Systems software-Software whose purpose is to facilitate the use of a computer system. 139. Taskbar-a bar displayed on a full edge of a GUI desktop that is used to launch and monitor running applications. 140. Technology-the usage and knowledge of tools, techniques, and crafts, or is systems or methods of organization, or is a material product of these things 141. Telecommunications-the transmission of signals over a distance for the purpose of communication. 142. Teleconferencing-a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television. 143. Title bar-a horizontal label at the top of a window, bearing the name of the currently active document. 144. Toolbar-a row of icons in a graphical user interface that are used to activate the functions of an application or operating system. 145. Tree pane-???? 146. Troubleshooting-the identification and resolution of problems, especially problems of a technical nature. 147. Uninterpretable power supply (UPS)-an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source, typically the utility mains, fails. 148. Universal serial bus (USB)-a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller. 149. Unix-a computer operating system originally developed in 1969 by a group of AT&T employees at Bell Labs, including Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, Brian Kernighan, Douglas McIlroy, and Joe Ossanna. 150. User interface-a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system. 151. Utility software-a kind of system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize and maintain the computer. 152. Virus-a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer. 153. Wide area networks (WANs)-a computer network that covers a broad area. 154. Wildcard characters-a wildcard character is a character that may be substituted for any of a defined subset of all possible characters. 155. Window-an output device that shows digitized data. 156. Windows Explorer-a file manager you can use to view and manage drives, folders, and files. 157. Wizard-a user interface element that presents a user with a sequence of dialog boxes that lead the user through a series of well-defined steps. 158. Word-processing software-a computer software program used to create and edit text documents. (????=definition not found)

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