CID TERMS WITH EXPLANATION
Application Software - ANSWER Computer programs that employs
capabilities of a computer so a user can perform a task
Backup - ANSWER A copy of a file, folder, or directory on a separate storage
device
Cloud Computing - ANSWER Use files and applications over the Internet
Cloud Storage - ANSWER Falls under umbrella of cloud computing; also
called online storage and public cloud storage; customer's files can typically be
shared with or without passwords to anyone who has Internet access and a Web
browser
CPU / Processor - ANSWER Hardware within a computer that carries out the
instructions of a device; CPU is acronym for Central Processing Unit
Document Properties - ANSWER Also known as metadata; details about a file
that describe or identify it; include details such as title, author name, subject,
and keywords to identify document's topic or contents
Domain Name - ANSWER A unique name that identifies an Internet resource
such as a website; for example, weber is domain name in Internet address
http://www.weber.edu
Driver - ANSWER Software provided by a hardware manufacturer that tells
the computer's operating system how to work with the device
File / File Sharing - ANSWER A collection of data or information that has a
name and is stored on a computer or other storage device; file sharing is public
or private sharing of computer data or space in a network with various levels of
access privilege
Folder Creation and Manipulation - ANSWER Naming, renaming, moving
folders
, Folder / Shared Folder - ANSWER A folder is a named location on a storage
device where files can be saved and which can be accessed by programs, nodes,
terminals, users, etc. Folders can be shared among users for greater accessibility
Information Processing Cycle - ANSWER The sequence of events in
processing information, includes (1) input, (2) processing, (3) storage, and (4)
output
Input - ANSWER Device used to enter data into a computer; for example,
mouse, microphone, keyboard, scanner, touchpad
LAN - ANSWER Local Area Network (LAN) is collection of computers and
other devices in a relatively small area, usually a single room or building or a
few buildings; can be connected wirelessly or using telecommunication lines
(see definition for Network, WAN, and WLAN)
Maximize, Minimize, Restore, Close - ANSWER (Buttons on Title Bar)
expand screen (maximize) / contract screen (minimize) / adjust from full screen
to normal size (restore) / exit an application (close)
Network - ANSWER A collection of computers and other devices such as
printers, scanners, and telephones interconnected using telecommunication
equipment either wired or wireless for purpose of sharing information between
users.
Operating Systems - ANSWER The collection of software that directs a
computer's operations, controlling and scheduling the execution of other
programs, and managing storage, input/output, and communication resources.
Output - ANSWER Devices used to show data and information coming out of
a computer; for example, monitor, printer, speaker, headphones, projector
Peripheral - ANSWER A device that is connected to a computer system and is
controlled by the CPU; includes input, output, and storage devices
Problem Step Recorder (Windows PC)
Step Recorder (Windows PC)
Application Software - ANSWER Computer programs that employs
capabilities of a computer so a user can perform a task
Backup - ANSWER A copy of a file, folder, or directory on a separate storage
device
Cloud Computing - ANSWER Use files and applications over the Internet
Cloud Storage - ANSWER Falls under umbrella of cloud computing; also
called online storage and public cloud storage; customer's files can typically be
shared with or without passwords to anyone who has Internet access and a Web
browser
CPU / Processor - ANSWER Hardware within a computer that carries out the
instructions of a device; CPU is acronym for Central Processing Unit
Document Properties - ANSWER Also known as metadata; details about a file
that describe or identify it; include details such as title, author name, subject,
and keywords to identify document's topic or contents
Domain Name - ANSWER A unique name that identifies an Internet resource
such as a website; for example, weber is domain name in Internet address
http://www.weber.edu
Driver - ANSWER Software provided by a hardware manufacturer that tells
the computer's operating system how to work with the device
File / File Sharing - ANSWER A collection of data or information that has a
name and is stored on a computer or other storage device; file sharing is public
or private sharing of computer data or space in a network with various levels of
access privilege
Folder Creation and Manipulation - ANSWER Naming, renaming, moving
folders
, Folder / Shared Folder - ANSWER A folder is a named location on a storage
device where files can be saved and which can be accessed by programs, nodes,
terminals, users, etc. Folders can be shared among users for greater accessibility
Information Processing Cycle - ANSWER The sequence of events in
processing information, includes (1) input, (2) processing, (3) storage, and (4)
output
Input - ANSWER Device used to enter data into a computer; for example,
mouse, microphone, keyboard, scanner, touchpad
LAN - ANSWER Local Area Network (LAN) is collection of computers and
other devices in a relatively small area, usually a single room or building or a
few buildings; can be connected wirelessly or using telecommunication lines
(see definition for Network, WAN, and WLAN)
Maximize, Minimize, Restore, Close - ANSWER (Buttons on Title Bar)
expand screen (maximize) / contract screen (minimize) / adjust from full screen
to normal size (restore) / exit an application (close)
Network - ANSWER A collection of computers and other devices such as
printers, scanners, and telephones interconnected using telecommunication
equipment either wired or wireless for purpose of sharing information between
users.
Operating Systems - ANSWER The collection of software that directs a
computer's operations, controlling and scheduling the execution of other
programs, and managing storage, input/output, and communication resources.
Output - ANSWER Devices used to show data and information coming out of
a computer; for example, monitor, printer, speaker, headphones, projector
Peripheral - ANSWER A device that is connected to a computer system and is
controlled by the CPU; includes input, output, and storage devices
Problem Step Recorder (Windows PC)
Step Recorder (Windows PC)
