Lancaster Middle School Technology Applications 2
Mrs. Jackson
Technology Terms
bookmark: A marker in your browser that allows you to store your favorite sites so you can go back to them easily.
byte: A set of 8 bits, usually representing a single character in English and European languages.
browser: A program used for accessing the internet.
basic: A simple programming language.
baud: A term referring to the speed at which devices communicate.
CD-ROM: Compact Disk-Read These disks may contain computer data and programs.
CPU: Central Processing Unit The part of the computer that executes commands and interfaces between various devices.
clip-art: A collection of graphics to use in computer generated products.
domains: Extensions that tell the type of organization of a
URL:
.edu = educational
.com = commercial
.mil = military
gov = government
.int = international
.net = Internet resource
.org = nonprofit organization
DOS: Disk Operating System The basic computer instruction set used to provide an interface to storage and other devices.
DVD: Digital Versatile Disk A high-density mass storage medium similar to CD-ROM but capable of storing much larger amounts of information.
e-mail: electronic mail A personal letter sent from one computer to another electronically.
font: A character set or typeface style
format: The process of changing the appearance of a document.
FTP: File Transfer Protocol. A system that allows users to transfer files that are stored on another computer.
graphics: computer pictures
gigabyte: 1,000 megabytes. Generally used to in reference to hard disk space.
hard disk drive: A non-removable drive which is fast and holds a great deal of information.
hardware: The parts of the computer you can see and touch: system unit, disk and CD-ROM drives, keyboard, monitor, mouse, and keyboard.
html: Hypertext Markup Language The coding language used to make web pages.
hyperlink: Underlined and/or highlighted text with a web page that allows one to click on it to move to a site with related material.
icons: Small pictures that represent commands and programs in Windows.
input device: Any device with the computer system that allows for information to flow into the computer. Examples include: mouse, keyboard.
internet: The joining of many different computer resources into a single vast network.
java: A programming language designed so your computer can run special effects that are not possible with html.
kilobyte: 1,000 bytes.
megabyte: A million bytes; a thousand kilobytes.
modem: A communication device that allows the computer to receive information over the telephone line.
multimedia: The capability of a computer to display graphics, motion video, and sound.
netiquette: The rules of conduct for Internet users.
network: Linking two or more computers together so they can share resources.
output device: Any device which allows information to flow out of the computer. These include the monitor display and printer.
RAM: Random Access Memory It is the sort-term memory in the computer.
search engine: A program used to search the internet for any requested subject.
scanner: A device that makes copies of photographs and documents. These can be saved to the hard drive for editing and printing.
snail mail: The old-fashioned way to communicate, using paper, envelopes, and stamps.
SPAM: Sending Particularly Annoying Messages (junk mail)
software: A term used to describe the programs which may be installed on the hard drive of a computer.
telnet: An Internet feature that allows users to log onto a computer anywhere in the world from another computer.
URL: Uniform Resource Locator The standard way to give the address of any World Wide Web site.
username: The part of the address that appears before the @ sign in an e-mail address.
word processor: A program for creating typed documents.
WWW: World Wide Web The graphic interface that allows access to the Internet in a point-and-click manner.
word wrap: The action of the cursor automatically moving to a new line when the previous line is full.