Windows 7 and Internet Terms
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Information Processing Cycle | The way in which a computer process information to make decisions |
| Four Segments to the Information Processing Cycle | Input Processing Ouput Storage |
| Input | Involves devices used to get data into the computer so it can be processed |
| Input Devices | Mouse Scanner Touch Pad Digitizing Pen Drawing tablet Touch Screem |
| Process | This involves the computer to calculate numbers, editing text , modifying pictures and other information management tasks. The brain of the computer, CPU, handles theses tasks . |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit The brain of the computer where the processing data takes place. |
| Clock Speed | The rate at which the CPU can process data |
| Memory Chips | Is the hardware that provides the workspace for the data and instructions the computer is processing |
| RAM | Randam Access Memory This is the user workspace because the CPU has quick access to it Considered Volatile or temporaary becasue it disappears after the computer is shut off |
| ROM | Read Only Memory Non Volatile and contains the getting started intsructions that the computer needs when the power is turned on The user can not make changes to it |
| Output | Is the processed information that can be used immediately or stored in computer usable form later Examples are Monitor Speakers Printers |
| Storage | Refers to recodring the output so that it will be avaiable after the computer / program has been shut down |
| Storage Devices | Referred to as Drives |
| Ports | are the sockets that the input/output/storage devices are plugged into |
| USB | Universal Serial Bus The most comman peripheral/ port used today |
| Computer Software | Refers to the operating systema nd applications that allow computers to process the data we put into it |
| Operating Systems Software | contains the basic instructions for the computer to function Examples: Windows 7 Vista UNIX MAC OS |
| Applications Software | Allows the computer to process the information. Examples: Word Processing Word 2010 Spreadsheets Excel 2010 Database Access 2010 Presentation PowerPoint 2010 Graphics and Drawing Adobe Illustartor , Microsoft Paint |
| Networks | Are Created when people want to share something such as Internet connection and printers |
| LAN | Local Area Network This type of network is when the computers are physically connected to each via a central hub called a switch |
| WAN | Wide Area Network LANS are connected to one other to created a WAn . The pathway is not "owned" by the LAn therefore the data has to go in the "public" to reach its destination such as a leased phone line or the Internet. |
| Client | Are the computer workstation where the end users run various applications |
| Servers | are data providers that are often larger and more powerful than the clients |
| Desktop | The main portion of the screen when Windows is loaded |
| Mouse | is the device that is controls the pointer your location on teh screen |
| Point | Position the mouse pointer on a desired item |
| click | Quickly tap a button usually the left button on the mouse once |
| Double Click | Tap the left mouse button twice in succession |
| Drag | Press and hold down the mouse button , move the mouse pointer to a specific location and then release the mouse button |
| Task Bar | Bar that displays at the bottom of the desktop and contains three areas Start Button/ Area Task Button / Area Notification Area |
| Window | A defined work Area |
| File | where a SINGLE document is saved |
| Folders | Where you store and organize files Often contains MANY files |
| SHIFT | is used to select ADJACENT files/folders |
| CTRL | is used to select NON ADJACENT files/folders |
| Shortcuts | are specialized icons that are very small files that point the operating system to the actual item |
| Word Pad | Windows Accessory Program used for Word Processing |
| Paint | A Windows Accessory Program used for drawing. Saves the files as BITMAP which are hard to edit |
| Power Saving Options STAND BY | Computers switches to low power state causing some devices such as the monitor and hard drives to shut off |
| Power Saving Options HIBERNATE | Computer saves everything in memory on disks turns off teh monitor and then turns off the computer |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider Offers service toits customers |
| Web Browser | A software program that allows you to view text, images and other content stored on a web page on the internet |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator Method used to identify locations on the Internet Often referred to as a web address |
| Understanding URLS | http://server-name.domain http is the language used to transfer data on the Internet last part is the domain to which the server belongs to |
| Domains Examples | .com commercial .edu education .gov government .mil miliraty |
| Malware | New Term describing computer programs that have malicious intent against your computer |
| Viruses | Type of malware that is a string of code written by someoine who wants to hurt other by damaging or destorying their computer. Typically spread by email by attaching itsef to another file |
| Worm | Type of malware that is a self replicating computer program that distributes iteslf via a network. It does not attach itself to another file. |
| Trojan | A type of malware that masquerades are a useful program |
| Spyware | A type of malware that tracks your activity as your surf the internet and reports the actvity to companies that want to sell their products or steal your identity |
| Adware | A type of malware taht looks at files on your computer and then sends you pop-ups advertisements that try to sell you products and services |
| Phishing | A type of malware that is a method of convicing people to reveal confidental information such as passwords credit card numbers and social security numbers |
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