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system vocabulary
1.central pricessing-the cpu is responsible for performing all of the arithmetic and logical intructions that the computercan do.
2.expasion slots-connection that let you install expansion board(also called adapter cards) circuit board that allow you to attach additional devices to you compoter system.
3.flash memory-for exaple, sony,s memory stick holds up to 128 MB of data on a decive about the size of stick of chewing gum.
4.graphical user interface-the GUI lest users point and click on recognizable, intuitive, and consistent objects eliminating the need to memorize complex cpmmands and syntax.
5.hard drive-is the storange decive at the heart of most computer systems.
6.hardware-encompasses all the physical components of a computer.
7.input decice-are external to the system unit and are attached to it using specific connectors and poyts.
8.linux-is apowerful operating for PCs based on Unix.
9.macOs-mac users were the first to rely on the mouse and to depend on WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) scren fonts and graphics.
10.mainframe-perform mutiple tasks for many users simultaneously-usually for large corporations or organizations.
11.minicomputer-smaller mutiuser systems calle minicomputer were common in the 1970s and 1980s.
12.motherboard-residing on the motherboard is the central processing unit (CPU).
13.operanting system(OS)-yhe software program that oversees and controls everything that happens while your computer is turned on.
14.output decive-most computer systems have at least three types of output decives-a monitor, a printer, and a speaker.
15.platform-application software is designed for specific platforms.
16.professional workstation-the meets the needs of users requiring more computing power that a personal computer yet lees than a minicomputer.
17.random access memory(RAM)-chips store data only temporaly; all information is erased when the computer is turned off.
18.read-only memory(ROM)-chips have instructions and data built into them.
19.supercomputer-meet this need by processing trillions of calculations per second.
20.syntax-in recent years, several user-friendly graphical user interfaces have been developed for unix, which has increased its popularity in personal computer systems.
21.system sofrware-includes the operating system and utility programs that help to operate and maintain your computer's data management tasks-usually automatically without any action on your part.
22.system unit-is the case that houses the computer's internal processing circuitry-including the motherboard, disk drives, power supply,plugin boards.
23.user interface-the way in which the user interacts with the computer.
24.unity program-the other part of the system software perform 'behind the scenes' duties that areimportant but not essential to the basic operation of the system.
25.virus-are small pieces of unauthorized program code written to invade hard drives.
26.windowsin 1985, microsoft corporation introduced its own graphical user interface called windows
2.expasion slots-connection that let you install expansion board(also called adapter cards) circuit board that allow you to attach additional devices to you compoter system.
3.flash memory-for exaple, sony,s memory stick holds up to 128 MB of data on a decive about the size of stick of chewing gum.
4.graphical user interface-the GUI lest users point and click on recognizable, intuitive, and consistent objects eliminating the need to memorize complex cpmmands and syntax.
5.hard drive-is the storange decive at the heart of most computer systems.
6.hardware-encompasses all the physical components of a computer.
7.input decice-are external to the system unit and are attached to it using specific connectors and poyts.
8.linux-is apowerful operating for PCs based on Unix.
9.macOs-mac users were the first to rely on the mouse and to depend on WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) scren fonts and graphics.
10.mainframe-perform mutiple tasks for many users simultaneously-usually for large corporations or organizations.
11.minicomputer-smaller mutiuser systems calle minicomputer were common in the 1970s and 1980s.
12.motherboard-residing on the motherboard is the central processing unit (CPU).
13.operanting system(OS)-yhe software program that oversees and controls everything that happens while your computer is turned on.
14.output decive-most computer systems have at least three types of output decives-a monitor, a printer, and a speaker.
15.platform-application software is designed for specific platforms.
16.professional workstation-the meets the needs of users requiring more computing power that a personal computer yet lees than a minicomputer.
17.random access memory(RAM)-chips store data only temporaly; all information is erased when the computer is turned off.
18.read-only memory(ROM)-chips have instructions and data built into them.
19.supercomputer-meet this need by processing trillions of calculations per second.
20.syntax-in recent years, several user-friendly graphical user interfaces have been developed for unix, which has increased its popularity in personal computer systems.
21.system sofrware-includes the operating system and utility programs that help to operate and maintain your computer's data management tasks-usually automatically without any action on your part.
22.system unit-is the case that houses the computer's internal processing circuitry-including the motherboard, disk drives, power supply,plugin boards.
23.user interface-the way in which the user interacts with the computer.
24.unity program-the other part of the system software perform 'behind the scenes' duties that areimportant but not essential to the basic operation of the system.
25.virus-are small pieces of unauthorized program code written to invade hard drives.
26.windowsin 1985, microsoft corporation introduced its own graphical user interface called windows
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vocabulary
presentation (pg. 478) is a formal or informal report usually sometimes called a''speech'' or a''talk'' microsoft power point is a popular program you can use to create presentations in the form of slides that may be viewed on a computer projected onto a screen or printed.
thumbnails (pg. 479) of all slides in the presentation.
splitter bars (pg. 479) separate the left slide and notes panes in normal view.
title slide (pg. 481) it displays the main topic of the presentation.
title (pg. 481) any text that follows the title and gives more detail about the title is called a subtitle.
placeholder (pg. 481) is apresent location reserving space for a slide element.
title area (pg. 481) is a placeholder for the types of placeholders.
text area (pg. 481) is a placeholdre for a subtitle or numbered or bulleted list.
object area (pg. 481) is reserved for objeccts.
Rich Text Format (RTF) (pg. 483) a file format with the extension.
AutoContent Wizard (pg. 488) is a tool to heip you create a presentation easily with preprogrammed layouts design and text.
boilerplate text (pg. 488standard text which is appropriate for thah type of presentation.
indent level (pg. 494) is a number that indicates the indent and importance of the subtitle in relation to the title.
promote (pg. 494) it decreasing the indent and increasing the type size.
demote (pg. 494) a subtitle to a lower level which increases the indent and reduces the the type size.
object (pg. 481) which are nontext elements such as charts tables clip art pictures photos movie clip or other types of information.
subtitle (pg. 481)the slides in a presentation may include.
thumbnails (pg. 479) of all slides in the presentation.
splitter bars (pg. 479) separate the left slide and notes panes in normal view.
title slide (pg. 481) it displays the main topic of the presentation.
title (pg. 481) any text that follows the title and gives more detail about the title is called a subtitle.
placeholder (pg. 481) is apresent location reserving space for a slide element.
title area (pg. 481) is a placeholder for the types of placeholders.
text area (pg. 481) is a placeholdre for a subtitle or numbered or bulleted list.
object area (pg. 481) is reserved for objeccts.
Rich Text Format (RTF) (pg. 483) a file format with the extension.
AutoContent Wizard (pg. 488) is a tool to heip you create a presentation easily with preprogrammed layouts design and text.
boilerplate text (pg. 488standard text which is appropriate for thah type of presentation.
indent level (pg. 494) is a number that indicates the indent and importance of the subtitle in relation to the title.
promote (pg. 494) it decreasing the indent and increasing the type size.
demote (pg. 494) a subtitle to a lower level which increases the indent and reduces the the type size.
object (pg. 481) which are nontext elements such as charts tables clip art pictures photos movie clip or other types of information.
subtitle (pg. 481)the slides in a presentation may include.
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