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TERM TABLE
Your term table is one of the pages in your Web Portfolio. You are responsible
for finding ALL the definitions for the following terms on your own.
HINT:
Look over past notes, quizzes and assignments. Please write the definitions
in your own words.
TERM

DEFINITION In Your Own Words!!!

1. Computer

An electronic device used to store and


process data.

2. Desktop

The homepage of a computer where all icons


and files are stored.

3. Icon

A small picture that represents a program or


file.

4. Shortcut

A special type of file that directs you from


one file or device to another very efficiently.

5. Taskbar

An application on the desktop that lets you


switch between windows and open
files/applications.

6. Wallpaper

The pattern or picture that surrounds the


entire desktop.

7. Hardware

Computer related objects that you can


physically touch, such as CD discs and
printers.

8. Software

Anything that can be electronically saved on


a computer.

9. CPU

The CPU is the brain of the computer


where most of the calculations are made.

10.

Modem

A device or program that lets a computer


transmit data over to a telephone or cable
lines.

11.

Peripheral

Computer devices that are not part of the


computer, such as printers or a CD-ROM
drive.

12.

Input Device

Any machine that feeds data into a


computer, such as a keyboard or mouse.

13.

Output Device

Any machine that can display information,


such as display screens or printers.

14.

CD-RW

A type of disk you can write on more than


once.

15.

DVD-R

A recordable DVD that lets you erase data


and write again without damaging the disk.

16.

Byte

A storage unit that can hold a single


character.

17.

RAM

A type of computer memory that can be


accessed randomly.

18.

ROM

Computer memory that has been recorded.

19.

Word Processor

An application that lets you create, edit and


print documents.

20.

Formatting

To prepare a storage device, usually a disk,


for reading and writing.

21.

Title bar

A bar on top of a window that contains the


name of the file or application.

22.

Menu Bar

23.

Font

A design style for characters on a computer.

24.
Portrait
Orientation

An. orientation selection used typically for


letters, memos and other text documents.

25.
Landscape
Orientation

An orientation selection that makes the


paper more wide than tall.

26.

Margins

In word processing, margins refer to the


white strips of space around the edge of the
paper.

27.

Indent

In word processing, indent refers to the


number of spaces used to separate a
paragraph from the left or right margins.

28.

Bullets

A small graphical image that lets you itemize


a list.

29.

Columns

A long vertical line that extends from the top


to bottom of the screen.

30.

Justify

In word processing, justify means to align


text along the left and right margins.

31.

Alignment

The arrangement of text or images close to a


margin.

32.

Desktop

A publishing system that enables you to

Publishing

create and print high- quality documents.

33.

Graphics

An image or any computer program that


makes a computer capable of displaying and
manipulating different pictures.

34.

Design Elements

35.

Text Box

In word processing, text box refers to a


rectangular frame in which text can be
inserted.

36.

Text Art

Tool used to design characters.

37.

Spreadsheet

In excel, a spreadsheet is a table of values


arranged in rows and columns.

38.

Worksheet

A single spreadsheet that is made up cells


organized by rows and columns.

39.

Cell

In excel, a cell refers to a cell in a box in


which you can enter a single piece of data.

40.

Row

In excel, row refers to a horizontal space to


enter data.

41.

Column

In excel, column refers to a vertical space to


enter data.

42.

Cell Address

A combination of a letter and number to


locate and identify an individual cell.

43.

Range

In excel, range refers to one or more


connecting cells.

44.

Label

In excel, label refers to text that interprets


the meaning of a cell or text box.

45.

Value

In excel, value refers to text or data entered


into a worksheet.

46.

Formula

In excel, a formula is a simple method of


calculating numerical data easily.

47.
Electronic
Presentation

A presentation using a variety of images,


voice and electronic files such as Word and
Excel with a computer or electronic device.

48.

Slide

In PowerPoint, a slide refers to a page of a


presentation.

49.

Transition

In PowerPoint, transition refers to animation


effects in a slide.

50.
Animation
Scheme

A setting that lets you add a main theme to


your presentation that has visual effects.

51.
Internet Web
Browser

An application used to view and access


websites such as Google and Firefox.

52.

Hyperlink

A word, phrase or image that enables you to


go to another website or document while still
in the same document.

53.

World Wide Web

A system of internet servers that support


mostly specially formatted documents.

54.

Search Engine

Different programs that search documents


with the command of specified keywords.

55.

E-Mail

Transmission of messages over


communication networks.

56.

Netiquette

The ground rules and regulations to post


messages on online services.

57.

Emoticon

A miniature graphic that represents a feeling.

58.

Domain Name

The part of a network address that identifies


it as a part of a certain domain.

59.

Web Surfing

To move from one place to another on the


internet.

60.

Ethics

Basic rules and guidelines in using a


computer.

61.

Utilitarian View

62.

Deontology View

63.

Piracy

The act of illegally copying online data


without consent.

64.

Copyright

The right for one to copy anothers work.

65.

Patent

A right usually granted by the government


that allows one to make use of an invention
or process.

66.

Spam

Electronic junk mail.

67.

Virus

A piece of code or program that runs in your


computer without your permission.

68.

Phishing

An email that gives false information in an


attempt to spam or hack you.

69.

Pharming

A method used to take private information


through domain hacking.

70.

Ergonomics

71.

RSI

A strain that happens from repetition of an


action for a long period of time.

72.

MSI

A installer package file format used by


Windows.

73.

CSR

How companies manage the business


process to produce overall a positive impact

on society.
74.

E-Waste

Electronic waste caused by discarding


electronic devices.

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