App - ANSWER-Refers to a program downloaded or purchused through the computer's or device store
(ch. 1)
Application software - ANSWER-To accomplish specific tasks such as word processing and surfing the
internet (ch.1)
Bluetooth - ANSWER-A wireless technology that connects devices using radio waves over short distances
(ch.1)
Browser Software - ANSWER-To view web pages on the World Wide Web (ch.1)
C drive - ANSWER-Internal drive inside the computer (ch. 1)
card reader - ANSWER-Ports designed to accept flash based memory cards (Ch. 1)
Central Processing Unit (CPU) - ANSWER-The hardware responsible for controlling the computer
commands and operations (ch.1)
cloud backup - ANSWER-Is a service that copies your files to a server so that you can recover them, if
needed (ch.1)
cloud computing - ANSWER-Is a service such as file storage or an application provided via the internet
(ch.1)
Computer - ANSWER-Is commonly defined as a programmable electronic device that can receive input,
process, produce, output, and store data (ch. 1)
CPU caches - ANSWER-Are storage areas dedicated to the processor (ch. 1)
,CPU speed - ANSWER-Is measured in calculations per second (ch.1)
database software - ANSWER-To store large amounts of data and retrieve that data in useful and
meaningful ways (ch.1)
Desktop - ANSWER-GUI element that simulates a real desktop in which files are placed (ch.1)
Desktop Application - ANSWER-Programs that can display information on the desktop but that are not
actually running (ch.1)
Desktop Computer - ANSWER-A permanent work station (ch.1)
Device publishing software - ANSWER-Software designed to produced professional publications such as
newsletters, letterheads, business cards, and brochures (ch.1)
Email software - ANSWER-To receive and send email. Many email programs also include tools for
managing appointments, contact, and tasks (ch. 1)
Embedded computer - ANSWER-A small, specialized computer built into a larger component (ch.1)
External drive - ANSWER-eSATA port (ch.1)
File system - ANSWER-An organized method to save and retrieve files (ch.1)
Fingerprints scanners - ANSWER-Read fingerprints to authorities computer users (ch.1)
Flash based memory card - ANSWER-Are solid state drives designed for devices such as digital cameras
and video recorders (ch.1)
, Gigabyte (GB) - ANSWER-Can store about 1,000,000,000 Bytes or 1,000 digital photos (ch.1)
Graphic processing unit (GPU) - ANSWER-Is to boost performance (ch.1)
graphic user interface (GUI) - ANSWER-A visual system used to interact with the computer (ch.1)
hard disk drive (HDD) - ANSWER-Is common long term storage device in desktop computers (ch.1)
HomeGroup - ANSWER-Is a windows networking tool that makes it easy to share pictures, videos, music,
documents, printers and other devices (ch.1)
Hosted email - ANSWER-A service used to provide email addresses and related sources (ch.1)
information processing cycle - ANSWER-Input, process, output, storage (ch.1)
Input - ANSWER-The process of gathering information from the user of other sources through an input
device (ch. I)
input device - ANSWER-Hardware that provides information to the computer (ch.1)
Integrated graphics cards - ANSWER-Are built into the computer motherboard (ch.1)
Internet - ANSWER-Is a collection of networks distributed through out the world (ch.1)
Internet Service Provider (ISP) - ANSWER-An organization that provides internet connection for a fee
(ch.1)
Microsoft Office - ANSWER-A suite of productivity programs that is purchase separately from operating
system (ch.1)