Digital Communication Computer Terms
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Backspace | a character that causes the cursor to move backward |
| bandwidth | the amoutn of data that can be transmitted in fixed amount of time, measured in bits or bytes per second |
| cd-rom | Compact Disc-Read Only Memory |
| flash drive | a small, portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer's USB port and acts like a portable hard drive |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit-the brains of a computer |
| cursor | a special symbol, ususally a blinking underline character, that signifies where the next character will be displayed on the screen |
| database | a collection of information organized in such as way that a computer program can quickly select desired pieces of data |
| default | a value or setting that a device or program authomaticcal selects if you do not specify a substitute |
| delete | used to remove characters and other objects |
| desktop | the computer; also includes menus and icons for launching application and managing the computer |
| double spaced (DS) | to automatically insert a blank line between lines of type |
| Dvd+R | a write once, read only disc which can be read by DVD video players and computer DVD-rom drives |
| editing | the process of correcting a document |
| hacker | an increasingly negative term referring to individuals who gain unauthorized access to computer systems for the purpose of stealing or corrupting data |
| hardcopy | a printed copy of a document |
| hardware | machinery and equipment (CPU's, keyboards, printers, modems) |
| Home Tab/ribbon | a character on the computer keyboard that moves the cursor to the top of the screen/page |
| Insert mode/overtype | allow the editor to insert all characters typed to the right of the insertion point |
| menu | a list of commands or options from which you can choose |
| network | a group of two or more computer systems linked together |
| operating system | the most important program that runs on a compter; it is a group of interdependent items that intersact regularly to perform a task |
| Page layout tab/ribbon | a program that enables you to formate pages of text and graphics |
| proofread | to re-read work to remove errors; to doublecheck for accuracy |
| single-space (SS) | to continue text on each subsequent line without inserting blank lines |
| softcopy/digital copy | a file that exists only on the compter or disk drive |
| software | instructions that tell a compter what to do |
| task bar | a desktop tool bar that allows you to perfom tasks such as swtching between open windows and starting new applications |
| technique | a particular way of doing something |
| virus | a program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge or consent and that runs against your wishes usually causing damage to files |
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