| 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) | ||||||||||||||||
