| Term | Definition |
|---|
| memory | the part of a computer in which data or program instructions can be stored for retrieval |
| network | a number of interconnected computers, machines, or operations |
| hardware | the machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system. |
| platform | a platform represents a computer's family. Examples: Macintosh and PCs |
| software | the programs and other operating information used by a computer |
| pdf | portable document format |
| http | hypertext transfer protocol are the rules computers use to transfer web pages across the Internet |
| cpu | central processing unit, the part of the computer that works with the data and runs the programs |
| animation | the manipulation of electronic images by means of a computer in order to create moving images |
| html | hypertext markup language used to create web pages |
| RAM | random access memory; the short-term memory of a computer |
| ROM | read-only memory; similar to RAM, cannot be changed; not lost when power fails |
| source | a book or document used to provide evidence in research |
| driver | a piece of software that works with the operating system to control a certain piece of hardware, such as a printer or scanner |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider - a company that provides Internet access. AOL is one example of an ISP |
| protocol | a means of communication used between computers |
| icon | a small graphical display representing an object, action, or modifier |
| hotspot | an area on the screen that can be clicked on to start an operation such as loading a file. |
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