Exploring technology FBLA
COMPUTER LITERACY - answer
Computer literacy - answer The knowledge of what a computer is and how it can be
used. Includes having a familiarity with computer terminology so that one can
intelligently discuss computers and make use of them at work and home.
Internet - answer a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer
networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and
exchange
Access provider - answer a business that provides individuals and organizations access
to the Internet free or for a fee
ISP - answer Internet Service Provider
IP address - answer a number that uniquely identifies each computer or device
connected to the Internet
World wide web - answera system of computers that share information by means of
links on web pages
Web page - answera document connected to the World Wide Web and viewable by
anyone connected to the internet who has a web browser
Website - answerA related group of Web pages usually belonging to an organization or
individual.
Browsers - answerA program used to view HTML documents.
Home page - answerMain page of a web site; usually the first page.
Weblink - answeran address that links to a document or to a web page; also called a
hyperlink
Search engine - answera computer program that retrieves documents or files or data
from a database or from a computer network (especially from the internet)
Portal - answerEntrance
,Multimedia - answertransmission that combines media of communication (text and
graphics and sound etc.)
e-commerce - answerBusiness conducted electronically (buying/selling on web)
e-mail - answercommunicate electronically on the computer in form of mail
IM - answerInstant Message
Application software - answerSoftware that performs some useful task such as word
processing or playing a game for a user.
Packaged software - answerMass-produced, copyrighted retail software that meets the
needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company.
Shareware - answersoftware that is available free of charge
Desktop - answer(computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces
against which icons and windows appear
Button - answeran electrical switch operated by pressing a button
System unit - answerA computer case that contains the CPU, power supply, memory,
and storage
Motherboard - answera circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main
components.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) - answer(computer science) the part of a computer (a
microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
Control unit - answerComponent of a processor that directs and coordinates most of the
operations in the computer.
Memory - answerthe power of retaining and recalling past experience
Expansion slot - answerOpening on the motherboard where an expansion board, also
called an adapter card, can be inserted.
Adaptor card - answera generic term used to describe any card inserted onto the
motherboard of a computer to add functions such as sound and video
Peripheral - answer(Computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the
CPU of a computer
, Plug and play - answerThe capability of windows-based pc operating systems to detect
new, compatible devices.
Express Card module - answerRemovable flash memory device that can be used to add
memory, storage, communications, multimedia, and security capabilities to a computer.
USB port - answeruniversal serial bus, allows you to connect additional devices
Input device - answera device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other
computational device
RFID - answerradio frequency identification
Output device - answerallows the user to view or listen to the data a computer
processes such as a monitor, printer, headphones, or speakers
Display device - answervisually conveys text, graphics, and video information
Interactive whiteboard - answerWhiteboards that are connected to a computer and input
can be accomplished by writing or tapping on the whiteboard through interactive
software.
5 parts of a computer - answerinput method(s), output, memory, control unit, and CPU
5 rules of netiquette - answer1. Spell check and proofread all written Internet
communication.
2. Do not write in all capital letters.
3. Tell the truth online because honesty creates the best online experience.
4. Do not do things online you would not do in reality.
5. Do not send email at night because normal people sleep at night. Late night email
may call your lifestyle into question.
3 output devices - answerprinter, monitor, and speakers
5 input devices - answer(KMMWS). keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner, and
webcam.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONCEPTS - answer
Access time - answerThe time it takes a program and device to retrieve data and make
it available to the microprocessor.
ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange - answerProvides a
standard representation for English characters, with each letter assigned a number from
0 to 127. These codes enable data to be exchanged from one computer to another.
COMPUTER LITERACY - answer
Computer literacy - answer The knowledge of what a computer is and how it can be
used. Includes having a familiarity with computer terminology so that one can
intelligently discuss computers and make use of them at work and home.
Internet - answer a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer
networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and
exchange
Access provider - answer a business that provides individuals and organizations access
to the Internet free or for a fee
ISP - answer Internet Service Provider
IP address - answer a number that uniquely identifies each computer or device
connected to the Internet
World wide web - answera system of computers that share information by means of
links on web pages
Web page - answera document connected to the World Wide Web and viewable by
anyone connected to the internet who has a web browser
Website - answerA related group of Web pages usually belonging to an organization or
individual.
Browsers - answerA program used to view HTML documents.
Home page - answerMain page of a web site; usually the first page.
Weblink - answeran address that links to a document or to a web page; also called a
hyperlink
Search engine - answera computer program that retrieves documents or files or data
from a database or from a computer network (especially from the internet)
Portal - answerEntrance
,Multimedia - answertransmission that combines media of communication (text and
graphics and sound etc.)
e-commerce - answerBusiness conducted electronically (buying/selling on web)
e-mail - answercommunicate electronically on the computer in form of mail
IM - answerInstant Message
Application software - answerSoftware that performs some useful task such as word
processing or playing a game for a user.
Packaged software - answerMass-produced, copyrighted retail software that meets the
needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company.
Shareware - answersoftware that is available free of charge
Desktop - answer(computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces
against which icons and windows appear
Button - answeran electrical switch operated by pressing a button
System unit - answerA computer case that contains the CPU, power supply, memory,
and storage
Motherboard - answera circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main
components.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) - answer(computer science) the part of a computer (a
microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
Control unit - answerComponent of a processor that directs and coordinates most of the
operations in the computer.
Memory - answerthe power of retaining and recalling past experience
Expansion slot - answerOpening on the motherboard where an expansion board, also
called an adapter card, can be inserted.
Adaptor card - answera generic term used to describe any card inserted onto the
motherboard of a computer to add functions such as sound and video
Peripheral - answer(Computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the
CPU of a computer
, Plug and play - answerThe capability of windows-based pc operating systems to detect
new, compatible devices.
Express Card module - answerRemovable flash memory device that can be used to add
memory, storage, communications, multimedia, and security capabilities to a computer.
USB port - answeruniversal serial bus, allows you to connect additional devices
Input device - answera device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other
computational device
RFID - answerradio frequency identification
Output device - answerallows the user to view or listen to the data a computer
processes such as a monitor, printer, headphones, or speakers
Display device - answervisually conveys text, graphics, and video information
Interactive whiteboard - answerWhiteboards that are connected to a computer and input
can be accomplished by writing or tapping on the whiteboard through interactive
software.
5 parts of a computer - answerinput method(s), output, memory, control unit, and CPU
5 rules of netiquette - answer1. Spell check and proofread all written Internet
communication.
2. Do not write in all capital letters.
3. Tell the truth online because honesty creates the best online experience.
4. Do not do things online you would not do in reality.
5. Do not send email at night because normal people sleep at night. Late night email
may call your lifestyle into question.
3 output devices - answerprinter, monitor, and speakers
5 input devices - answer(KMMWS). keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner, and
webcam.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONCEPTS - answer
Access time - answerThe time it takes a program and device to retrieve data and make
it available to the microprocessor.
ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange - answerProvides a
standard representation for English characters, with each letter assigned a number from
0 to 127. These codes enable data to be exchanged from one computer to another.
