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Has various input and output devices and is designed to fit under or on a table or desk. There are two basic designs today; IBM compatible and Apple/Macintosh. We use IBM Compatible microcomputers at Rhodes state.

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Desktop computer

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Machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions

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Computer

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Typically used and are designed to be portable and light-weight. Generally run on battery power

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Laptop or notebook computers

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Small and have less storage capacity and are capable of fewer functions. Generally used as digital notebooks and some have internet and voice recognition software

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Hands-held computers

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A handheld input device that is designed to move about on a pad or table.

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Mouse

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Marks the location on the screen where the mouse is currently active

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Mouse Pointer

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Marks the location where characters will appear when typed or deleted when delete button is used

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Cursor/Insertion Pointer

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Set of keys found at the very top row of the keyboard. Keys are coded F1-F12. Can be used to perform shortcut commands.

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Function Keys

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Key that allows other keys to perform an additional role. These must be held down to be activated. Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys are example of these.

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Modifier Keys

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Keys that are Set/Locked into one of two roles. These keys can be turned on and off. Insert, Caps Lock, and Num Lock are examples of these

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Toggle Keys

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A device used to input a printed page of text or graphics and convert it into data that can be processed by a computer.

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Scanner

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An output device that converts electrical signals from a computer into images that can be viewed

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Monitor/Screen/Display

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An output device used to write info on paper. Generally used with ink jet or laser

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Printer

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Output device used to convert electrical signals into sounds effects, music, or voice

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Speakers

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A disk storage device that can read and write to a permanent disk

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Hard drive

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A single removable plastic disk that can store and hold any files

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CD OR COMPACT DISC

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Removable disk that can store more than a CD can

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DVD or DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC

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Portable storage disc that can be plugged into USB port

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Portable flash stick

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Stand alone magnetic disk that is housed in a case and plugs into the computer

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External Hard Drive

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Provides the electrical currents so that all the parts can communicate;connects all parts together

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Motherboard

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Contains the heart or the brains of the computer; it performs the arithmetic, logic, and control functions. It interprets all of the instructions we give the computer

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CPU or CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

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Small chip that keeps the timing of all of the computers operations

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System clock

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Short term memory of the computer and is considered primary storage; more rams you have the quicker computer will operate

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RAM or RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY

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Drive that has the ability to playback DVDs or install games on your computer

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DVD DRIVE

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Drive that has the ability to read Compact Disks
CD DRIVE
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Distributes power to the motherboard over a variety of different voltages
Power Supply
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An opening in a computer where an expansion card can be inserted to add new capabilities to the computer
Expansion Slots
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Physical connection point on the processor for a removable cable that connects to a peripheral device
Ports
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Language of 0's and 1's
Binary Code
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A term that refers to the instructions that tell a computer what to so
Software or Program
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Allows us to convert the keys we type on a keyboard into symbols and letters that are processed through the CPU
Word Processor
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Commonly used by financial institutions; have multiple cells and rows
Spreadsheets
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A collection of computers,related equipment, and software connected for the purpose of sharing resources or information
Computer Network
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The name used for the COMPUTER that controls and allocates network resources among network users
Server
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A private account set up on a computer network for each user; an account must be established before a user can gain access to network resources
User Account
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A series of characters that uniquely identifies a user on a computer network
User Name/Login Name/User ID/Login ID
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A series of characters known only to an individual user;Is intended to be kept private
Password
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Smallest unit of storage used by a computer; Can be thought of as being a "1" or "0"
Bit
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Smallest unit of computer storage that is capable of holding one character; 8 bits=1 _____
Byte
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Equals 1,024 bytes
Kilobyte/KB/K
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Equal to one million bytes; Memory is usually measured in this
Megabytes/MB/Meg
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Equal to one billion bytes; Hard drive space is usually measured in thise
Gigabyte/GB/gig
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Equal to one trillion bytes
Terabyte/TB
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The letters, words, numbers, special characters, and graphics used by the computers;Raw Information
Data
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A small graphical object(Picture) that represents an action that can be taken
Icon
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A displayed symbol or message that requests input from a user
Prompt
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A prompt that requests a single choice from the user from a list of choices
Menu
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A prompt that requests multiple pieces of information from a user
Dialog Box
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Refers to a named collection of data that is stored on storage device
File
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The unique set of characters assigned to a file
File name
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An optional addition to the basic file name
File Name Extension
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A grouping area on a disk where one or more files or subfolders can be stored
Folder/Directory
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A folder that is contained within another folder
Subfolder
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Highest level folder/directory on a disk drive; Files and folders can exist
Root Directory/Root Level/Drive Level
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Process of copying a file from a remote computer to a local computer
Download
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To retain the data currently stored in memory by copying it to a permanent storage device
Write/Save
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The standard value used by a computer; Can be overridden
Default/Default Value
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Short for web log; A web page that serves as a publicly accessible journal/diary for individuals
Blog
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Term used for someone who attempts to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Hackers
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Set of computer instructions that attaches itself to a file and reproduces and spreads from one computer to another; Can destroy data and disrupt operations on a computer
Virus
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A software program that without your knowledge is installed and then can gather information from that computer
Spyware
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Messages sent electronically from one computer to another
E-Mail/Electronic Mail
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A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet
World Wide Web
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A global network connecting millions of computers
Internet
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Illegal activity that involves sending out mass e-mail messages that appear to be legitimate companies or organizations and want to know personal information
Phishing
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Term used for starting, restarting, or initializing a computer has been turned off or the power has failed
Cold Boot/Hard Boot
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The term used for starting, restarting, or initializing a computer when the computer is already on but you choose to restart it
Warm Boot/Soft Boot

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