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Computers

Technology Terminology. Click on the links below to navigate to the terminology associated with each section. After you navigate to each section, click on the term to view the definition . The top of each page contains a breadcrumb navigation that will return you to the main menus. Computers.

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Computers

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  1. Technology Terminology Click on the links below to navigate to the terminology associated with each section. After you navigate to each section, click on the term to view the definition. The top of each page contains a breadcrumb navigation that will return you to the main menus. Computers Internet Networking Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  2. Terminology> Computers Hardware Software/ Programs Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  3. Terminology >Computers >Hardware Active MatrixA screen generally used in portable computers where each pixel is controlled by its own transistor. HypermediaA system that used the computer to input, manipulate, and output  graphics, sound, text , and video in the presentation of ideas and information. Thin ClientA computer that contains minimal hardware components; it runs programs transferred across an intranet or Internet connection. TrackpadA pressure-sensitive pad that is smaller and more accurate than the trackball. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  4. Terminology >Computers >Hardware Active MatrixA screen generally used in portable computers where each pixel is controlled by its own transistor. HypermediaA system that used the computer to input, manipulate, and output  graphics, sound, text , and video in the presentation of ideas and information. Thin ClientA computer that contains minimal hardware components; it runs programs transferred across an intranet or Internet connection. TrackpadA pressure-sensitive pad that is smaller and more accurate than the trackball. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  5. Terminology >Computers >Hardware Active MatrixA screen generally used in portable computers where each pixel is controlled by its own transistor. HypermediaA system that used the computer to input, manipulate, and output  graphics, sound, text , and video in the presentation of ideas and information. Thin ClientA computer that contains minimal hardware components; it runs programs transferred across an intranet or Internet connection. TrackpadA pressure-sensitive pad that is smaller and more accurate than the trackball. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  6. Terminology >Computers >Hardware Active MatrixA screen generally used in portable computers where each pixel is controlled by its own transistor. HypermediaA system that used the computer to input, manipulate, and output  graphics, sound, text , and video in the presentation of ideas and information. Thin ClientA computer that contains minimal hardware components; it runs programs transferred across an intranet or Internet connection. TrackpadA pressure-sensitive pad that is smaller and more accurate than the trackball. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  7. Terminology >Computers >Hardware Active MatrixA screen generally used in portable computers where each pixel is controlled by its own transistor. HypermediaA system that used the computer to input, manipulate, and output  graphics, sound, text , and video in the presentation of ideas and information. Thin ClientA computer that contains minimal hardware components; it runs programs transferred across an intranet or Internet connection. TrackpadA pressure-sensitive pad that is smaller and more accurate than the trackball. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  8. Terminology >Computers >Software/Programs AlgorithmA set of instructions for a person to follow in order to solve a problem. JavaA programming language that allows cross-platform and thin client applications. SharewareSoftware that is available free for evaluation but that must be purchased if used after the evaluation process. VirusA program that infects computer files by duplicating itself. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  9. Terminology >Computers >Software/Programs AlgorithmA set of instructions for a person to follow in order to solve a problem. JavaA programming language that allows cross-platform and thin client applications. SharewareSoftware that is available free for evaluation but that must be purchased if used after the evaluation process. VirusA program that infects computer files by duplicating itself. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  10. Terminology >Computers >Software/Programs AlgorithmA set of instructions for a person to follow in order to solve a problem. JavaA programming language that allows cross-platform and thin client applications. SharewareSoftware that is available free for evaluation but that must be purchased if used after the evaluation process. VirusA program that infects computer files by duplicating itself. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  11. Terminology >Computers >Software/Programs AlgorithmA set of instructions for a person to follow in order to solve a problem. JavaA programming language that allows cross-platform and thin client applications. SharewareSoftware that is available free for evaluation but the program must be purchased if used after the evaluation process. VirusA program that infects computer files by duplicating itself. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  12. Terminology >Computers >Software/Programs AlgorithmA set of instructions for a person to follow in order to solve a problem. JavaA programming language that allows cross-platform and thin client applications. SharewareSoftwarethat is available free for evaluation but that must be purchased if used after the evaluation process. VirusA program that infects computer files by duplicating itself. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  13. Terminology> Internet Rules & Protocols Web Pages WWW Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  14. Terminology >Internet >Rules & Protocols Acceptable use policyWritten guidelines defining how students will use school resources such as computers with Internet access. NetiquetteConventions for appropriate on-line conduct. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  15. Terminology >Internet >Rules & Protocols Acceptable use policyWritten guidelines defining how students will use school resources such as computers with Internet access. NetiquetteConventions for appropriate on-line conduct. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  16. Terminology >Internet >Rules & Protocols Acceptable use policyWritten guidelines defining how students will use school resources such as computers with Internet access. Netiquette Conventions for appropriate on-line conduct. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  17. Terminology >Internet >Web Pages AppletA small program that operates within a browser. FormA special web page capable of accepting information from the user and transferring this information to the server. Plug-inAn application that works within a browser to process certain types of files. ThumbnailA small version of a larger image, often used on the web as a link to a page containing the full-size image. Graphic –www.aweber.com blog/new-features/valentines-day-templates.htm

  18. Terminology >Internet >Web Pages AppletA small program that operates within a browser. FormA special web page capable of accepting information from the user and transferring this information to the server. Plug-inAn application that works within a browser to process certain types of files. ThumbnailA small version of a larger image, often used on the web as a link to a page containing the full-size image. Graphic –www.aweber.com blog/new-features/valentines-day-templates.htm

  19. Terminology >Internet >Web Pages AppletA small program that operates within a browser. FormA special web page capable of accepting information from the user and transferring this information to the server. Plug-inAn application that works within a browser to process certain types of files. ThumbnailA small version of a larger image, often used on the web as a link to a page containing the full-size image. Graphic –www.aweber.com blog/new-features/valentines-day-templates.htm

  20. Terminology >Internet >Web Pages AppletA small program that operates within a browser. FormA special web page capable of accepting information from the user and transferring this information to the server. Plug-inAn application that works within a browser to process certain types of files. ThumbnailA small version of a larger image, often used on the web as a link to a page containing the full-size image. Graphic –www.aweber.com blog/new-features/valentines-day-templates.htm

  21. Terminology >Internet >Web Pages AppletA small program that operates within a browser. FormA special web page capable of accepting information from the user and transferring this information to the server. Plug-inAn application that works within a browser to process certain types of files. Thumbnail A small version of a larger image, often used on the web as a link to a page containing the full-size image. Graphic –www.aweber.com blog/new-features/valentines-day-templates.htm

  22. Terminology >Internet >WWW CyberspaceThe use of computer technology to create virtual space. Search EngineA program, used by a search service, that checks a user’s request against the database of web pages maintained by the service and returns a list of matches. SYSOPAcronym for System Operator, the person who runs a bulletin board. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  23. Terminology >Internet >WWW CyberspaceThe use of computer technology to create virtual space. Search EngineA program, used by a search service, that checks a user’s request against the database of web pages maintained by the service and returns a list of matches. SYSOPAcronym for System Operator, the person who runs a bulletin board. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  24. Terminology >Internet >WWW Cyberspace The use of computer technology to create virtual space. Search Engine A program, used by a search service, that checks a user’s request against the database of web pages maintained by the service and returns a list of matches. SYSOPAcronym for System Operator, the person who runs a bulletin board. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  25. Terminology >Internet >WWW Cyberspace The use of computer technology to create virtual space. Search EngineA program, used by a search service, that checks a user’s request against the database of web pages maintained by the service and returns a list of matches. SYSOPAcronym for System Operator, the person who runs a bulletin board. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  26. Terminology> Networking Hardware Transfer & Bits Protocols Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  27. Terminology >Networking >Hardware Fiber opticsA medium consisting of glass fibers that transmit data using light. FirewallA computer and software that control the flow of data between two networks—for example, between a school’s internal network and the Internet. Local area networkA network that provides communication within a local area, usually within 200 or 300 feet. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  28. Terminology >Networking >Hardware Fiber optics A medium consisting of glass fibers that transmit data using light. FirewallA computer and software that control the flow of data between two networks—for example, between a school’s internal network and the Internet. Local area networkA network that provides communication within a local area, usually within 200 or 300 feet. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  29. Terminology >Networking >Hardware Fiber opticsA medium consisting of glass fibers that transmit data using light. Firewall A computer and software that control the flow of data between two networks—for example, between a school’s internal network and the Internet. Local area networkA network that provides communication within a local area, usually within 200 or 300 feet. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  30. Terminology >Networking >Hardware Fiber opticsA medium consisting of glass fibers that transmit data using light. FirewallA computer and software that control the flow of data between two networks—for example, between a school’s internal network and the Internet. Local area network A networkthat provides communication within a local area, usually within 200 or 300 feet. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  31. Terminology >Networking >Transfer & Bits BandwidthLiterally the range of frequencies used by an electromagnetic signal; in common use, the amount of information that can be moved in a fixed amount of time over a transfer line. Baud rateThe speed at which a modem can transmit data. KilobyteA unit of measure for computers that is equal to 1.024 bytes or 210. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  32. Terminology >Networking >Transfer & Bits Bandwidth Literally the range of frequencies used by an electromagnetic signal; in common use, the amount of information that can be moved in a fixed amount of time over a transfer line. Baud rateThe speed at which a modem can transmit data. KilobyteA unit of measure for computers that is equal to 1.024 bytes or 210. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  33. Terminology >Networking >Transfer & Bits BandwidthLiterally the range of frequencies used by an electromagnetic signal; in common use, the amount of information that can be moved in a fixed amount of time over a transfer line. Baud rate The speed at which a modem can transmit data. KilobyteA unit of measure for computers that is equal to 1.024 bytes or 210. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  34. Terminology >Networking >Transfer & Bits BandwidthLiterally the range of frequencies used by an electromagnetic signal; in common use, the amount of information that can be moved in a fixed amount of time over a transfer line. Baud rateThe speed at which a modem can transmit data. KilobyteA unit of measure for computers that is equal to 1.024 bytes or 210. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  35. Terminology >Networking >Protocols ParityA modem checking technique for memory or data communication errors. ProtocolA set of rules and conventions governing how devices on a network exchange information. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  36. Terminology >Networking >Protocols Parity A modem checking technique for memory or data communication errors. ProtocolA set of rules and conventions governing how devices on a network exchange information. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

  37. Terminology >Networking >Protocols ParityA modem checking technique for memory or data communication errors. Protocol A set of rules and conventions governing how devices on a network exchange information. Graphic – Microsoft Clipart

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