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2nd Semester 2013 Exam Review
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This study guide will help review you for all terms and material covered this semester.
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download
receive data to a local system from a remote system.
upload
to send data somewhere else
San Serif
a type face WITHOUT semi-structural details on the ends of some of the strokes.
Serif
type face WITH semi-structural details on the ends of some of the strokes
data
new facts entered into the computer to be processed, but you can also have it as output
Graphic Design
The art or profession of using design elements to convey a message.
Internet
largest network in the world, designed for the government.
e-mail
electronic mail, sending a message from one computer to another
Logo
a symbol representing a company or product
Banner
Any large headline, especially one that spans the width of a page.
intranet
exclusive use of users WITHIN the organization and contains only company information.
extranet
applications that allow OUTSIDE organizations to access internal information systems.
controller
a device that controls the transfer of data from the computer to a peripheral device
serial port
type of computer port that transmits data one bit at a time
parallel port
a type of computer port that transmits data 8 bits at a time
search engine
internet tool that helps you locate information on the internet
hits
the results of a search on the web
keywords
items you type into a search area to help locate specified information on the web.
spam
junk mail sent to you through your e-mail account
hyperlink
objects on a web page that allow you to proceed to another location or link once clicked.
Adobe Dreamweaver
a web development tool that lets you create dynamic interactive web pages containing, text, images, hyperlinks, animations, etc.
Simulator
an imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time.
Graphic tablet
a device by which pictorial information is entered into a computer in a manner similar to drawing. Allows you to hand draw on the computer.
Network
a group of computers connected together in such a way as to allow resources to be shared.
LAN (Local Area Network)
a network confined to a small area. Usually a building or geographical area. Computers connecting are no more than a mile apart.
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
security certification programs developed by the Wi-Fi alliance to secure wireless computer networks.
Hub
a small, simple, inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together.
Router
a device that transfers data from one network to another; can provide Internet access to others.
Servers
computers or devices on a network that manage network software
Ethernet cable
a piece of computer equipment that resembles a phone line or a data cable. Connects computers to a network.
HTML
a text-based language used to create web documents
URL
an address for a resource on the World Wide Web.
Domain Name
the portion of a website address that identifies the type of site it is.
Webmaster
the individual who designs an Internet web page.
Navigation
a method by which you moved through a website.
file extension
the name of a computer file applied to a specific program or application. Tells what program needs to be used to open the file.
JPEG
the file extension used for images.
MP3
The file extension used for music.
Doc
The file extension used for Microsoft Word documents.
XLS
The file extension used for Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets.
Browser
software program that you use to retrieve documents from the world wide web and display them in readable format.
Web Server
receives a message from the browser and retrieves your requested webpage
address book
electronic list of your contacts that works in conjunction with e-mail
Intellectual property
refers to intangibles such as ideas, music, art, photos, logos, movies, and programs that are the result of creativity and intellectual effort
trademarks
These typically protect corporate logos and product names.
Patents
Usually protect inventions from being used without permission from the inventor
Copyright laws
makes it illegal to copy and distribute protected works without the permission of the author or the author's representative
Spyware
is any technology that surreptitiously gathers information and relays it to advertisers or interested parties.
Home Page
First page displayed on your browser
Address bar
contains the address of current page an dis where you enter the location for the web page you want to visit.
arrow keys
this allows you to maneuver within your computers. Moves the insertion point (I Beam cursor).
Artificial Intelligence
type of software that can process information on its own without human intervention.
Background
a pattern or a picture that can be used on the desktop.
Crop
to trim graphics
Desktop Theme
a set of predefined elements such as icons, fonts, colors, and sounds that determine the look of your beginning screen.
Embedded
to be an integral part of; to add into
Destination
the location where a file or folder will reside
Event
a scheduled item in the calendar that can last 24 hours or longer.
animations
special visual or sound effects you can add to text or objects when using PowerPoint
Thumbnails
Miniature pictures of clip art and photos. Provides a preview.
folder
a way to organize files into manageable groups.
function keys
located at the top of the keyboard, used to give commands to the computer.
gridlines
nonprinting lines that display on the screen to show the boundary lines of a table. Ex. In Excel
Ink-jet Printers
type of printer in which the ink is sprayed onto the paper. Cheaper Ink
Laser Printers
type of printer that produces images using the same technology as a copier machine. Ink is more expensive
Parent folder
the first level of folders on a disk. Subfolders are found inside this.
Path
identifies the disk and any folders relative to the location of a document/file.
Public Domain
Information or content to which copyright protection does not apply and which is available for anyone to copy.
Scanners
an input device that can change images into codes for input to the computer.
Speech Recognition
Converts spoken words to text; also known as automatic speech recognition.
database
any program that organizes facts and figures
table
a database object that organizes the information
record
part of the table that shows all of the information for that one person or item
field
part of the table that shows only ONE part of the information for that person or item
primary key
this is a way to identify a field in a way that is unique.
subject line
this is part of an email that shows what the email is about
Carbon copy
this allows an email to be copied with the original recipient.
Blind Carbon Copy
this allows an email to be sent to another person but not visibile to the original recipient.
attachment
anything file that is provided with an email
Shouting
when an individual uses all capital letters in an email.
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