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Computer/Technology Skills Vocabulary
Definitions of Vocabulary used in the K-8 NC Computer/Technology Skills SCOS.
Also terms you may be otherwise curious about!
line - computer mouse

X
Y
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Term
Definition
Grade Levels
Active cell The thick-bordered cell where you can enter numbers or formulas in a spreadsheet.
3-8
SS
Alignment How your text conforms to the left and right margins of a page. The text can be right-aligned, centered, left-aligned, or fully-aligned/justified.
3-8
all

Analog

 Representing data in continuously variable physical quantities, in contrast to the digital representation of data in discrete units (the binary digits 1 and 0). Analog systems handle information which is represented by continuous change and flow, such as voltage or current. Analog devices have dials and sliding mechanisms. Digital information, in contrast, is either on or off.    
AND Boolean logic operation is true when two Boolean values (false or true) is such that both inputs are true.
4-8
DB
(includes Internet search engines)
Animated clip art A moving clip art graphic.
5-8
DTP
Anti-Virus An application designed to search for viruses and repair files on a computer.
5-8
SI
Application Program or software.
3-8
SI
Application or Software Programs that allow to you accomplish certain tasks such as write letters, analyze numbers, sort files, manage finances, draw pictures, and play games.
K-8
all
Arrow keys The keys on computer keyboard used to move the cursor up, down, left, or right on your screen.
K-8
all
Ascending Order Organizing or sorting information in order from smallest to largest, or A-Z or 1-9
4-8
SS
AUP
(Acceptable Use Policy)		 A set of rules and guidelines that are set up to regulate Internet use and to protect the user.
K-8
SI
Axis A feature of a chart, on which you can plot numbers. The horizontal line is called the X-axis, and the vertical line is called the Y-axis.
3-8
SS
B
top
Bar graph One type of graph developed from spreadsheet data that uses parallel bars to compare data and changes in data over time.
2-8
SS
Bit Short for binary digit.The smallest unit of information a computer can hold. The value of a bit is 1 or 0.    
Bold A style of text that makes a letter or word darker and thicker to stand out in a document.
3-8
DTP
Boolean Logic A way to search for information using the words AND, OR and NOT. Boolean logic was created by English mathematician George Boole 150 years ago.   DB, T
Bullet

A large dot • used as a design element in text; often used to set off each item in a list. This kind of list is called a bulleted list. Example:

  • Item 1
  • Item 2
  • Item 3
    
Button bar A little box on your screen that you click on with your mouse to accomplish a task. Most buttons contain small pictures (icons) that display what they do, such as a small printer that can be clicked on to print a document.
3-8
MM, T
Button bar A horizontal strip of buttons near the top of a window. It provides shortcuts for commonly used commands. Some programs let you choose to hide or display the button bar, and mix and match buttons to customize a button bar. Also known as a toolbar.
2-8
all
Buttons A hot spot used in multimedia applications to navigate from one place to another or to activate elements (e.g., sound, movies, animation). 2-8 MM
Byte The amount of memory space used to store one character, which is usually 8 bits. A computer that has 8-bit bytes (most large and small computers today) can distinguish 28 = 256 different characters. See bit, kilobytes and megabytes.
C
Calculate The working of mathematical equations. Formulas that are usually used in spreadsheets allow the computer to automatically perform calculations.
4-8
SS

CD-ROM
Compact Disc Read-Only Memory

 An optical disc that is physically the same as an audio CD, but contains computer data. Storage capacity is about 680 megabytes. CD-ROMs are interchangeable between different types of computers.    
Cell The space at the intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet.
3-8
SS
Character A symbol that represents information, or the representation of that symbol by a computer. Letters of the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation symbols are characters; so are some keyboard commands.    
Chart A way to present information from a spreadsheet in the form of graphs or tables.
2-8
SS
Chat To have a real-time conversation online.   T
Circle Graph A picture showing the relationship of two or more sets of data using a circle. Sometimes called a Pie Graph.
3-8
SS
Clip art Drawings you can add to your documents or presentations. Clip art includes items such as cartoons, maps, symbols, and flags. Some software packages include clip art. Clip art can be purchased separately.
2-8
DTP
Column The vertical divisions in a spreadsheet that are named with an alphabetical letter
3-8
SS
Computer An electronic device that has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data, and can be programmed with instructions that it remembers. The physical parts that make up a computer (the central processing unit, input, output, and memory) are called hardware. Programs that tell a computer what to do are called software.   SI
Copy To make an exact copy of information in your document, so you can place in order to duplicate it in a new location.
3-8
all
Copyright The legal right granted to an author, composer, playwright, publisher, or distributor to exclusive publication, production, sale, or distribution of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work. This includes software programs.   SI
CPU
(Central Processing Unit)		 The main chip that allows computers to do millions of calculations per second and makes it possible for users to write letters, balance your checkbook, play games, etc.
K-8
SI
Credits To give reference to the creator and source of the information used in a presentation.
3-8
SI
Cursor This is where the action is located on your screen, represented by a flashing line. When you type on your keyboard, the information appears at the cursor.
K-8
all
Cut A mode in which characters typed will be inserted where the cursor is on the screen, moving aside type already on the line.  
DTP
D
Data Information; raw facts. Data can be input into a computer and processed in various ways. For a computer to process data, it must be translated into a form the computer can handle. The smallest discrete element of data that a computer can understand is a bit, or "binary digit".    
Database Software application that helps manage large collections of information. A simple database might be a single file containing many records, with the same set of fields. Data can be sorted and searched by one or more criteria.
2-8
DB
Delete A key used to erase characters or the process of entirely erasing a file or program.
K-8
DTP
Descending Order Organizing or sorting information in order from largest to smallest, Z-A or 9-1
4-8
SS
Desktop The background on the windows, menus, and dialog boxes on a PC. It is supposed to represent a desk.
2-8
all
Desktop Publishing Using features of word processing/DTP software to format and produce documents, letters, reports, flyers, and newsletters with graphics.
2-8
DTP
Dialog box A box on the computer screen that lets the user communicate with the computer. A dialog box can be used to enter information, set options, or give commands to the computer. The dialog box gives the user choices (such as open file, delete, save) which can be selected by clicking with the mouse.    
Dictionary A feature in most word processors used to check and offer suggestions for misspelled words in a document.   DTP
Digital information Information stored in binary form that a computer can understand.Text, graphics, and sound are all stored as 1s and 0s in a computer.    
Document A piece of work created with an application, as by a word processor.    
Domain The part of an Internet address that identifies where a person's account is located. For example, in the address jdoe@dpi.state.nc.us the domain is everything after the @.
4-8
T
E
e-mail
electronic mail 		Sending and receiving messages through a computer network. This process requires a computer, modem or network connection, and an e-mail address. It is convenient because all messages are sent and received immediately over short or long distances.
4-8
T
Edit To make changes in a document or presentation.
3-8
DTP
Eject The process of removing a disk (floppy, CD, etc.) from a computer.    
Emoticons Facial expressions made by a certain series of keystrokes. Often used when chatting online. Most often producing an image of a face sideways. Examples : :>)    >:-(   DTP, T
Enter/Return The key used to begin a new line in a word processor, or to enter information into a spreadsheet. It is the same as clicking OK in a dialog box.
K-8
all
Entry Bar The field where information is entered in a spreadsheet.
3-8
SS
Ethernet The most popular type of local area network, which sends its communications through radio frequency signals carried by a coaxial cable. Each computer checks to see if another computer is transmitting and waits its turn to transmit. If two computers accidentally transmit at the same time and their messages collide, they wait and send again in turn. Software protocols used by Ethernet systems vary, but include Novell Netware and TCP/IP.    
F
Field A place in a database record where a category of information can be entered or located.
4-8
DB
File

A file may be a program, a document, a set of related records in a database, or some other collection of bytes.
4-8
DB
Filter or Query To request information from a database.   DB
Firewall Technology that prevents users from visiting inappropriate web sites, and protects the network from unauthorized users.
5-8
SI
Floppy disk A removable, portable magnetic disk on which data and programs can be stored. Also called diskettes, floppies are flexible plastic. The 3-1/2 inch disks have a hard protective case around them and are the primary size used now. They hold 1.44 MB of data.    
Font The shape and style of text.
3-8
DTP
Format To set the margins, tabs, font (style, size, color) or line spacing in layout of a document.
4-8
DTP
Formula Operations entered into a spreadsheet to perform mathematical calculations on selected cells.   SS
Freeware Software written and then donated to the public, so anyone is free to copy it and share it with their friends. This is not the same as shareware or commercial software, which is supposed to be paid for.
3-8
SI
G
gif
(Graphic Interchange Format)		 (Pronounced "jiff.") A file format for pictures, photographs, and drawings that are compressed so that they can be sent across telephone lines quickly. Format widely used on electronic bulletin boards and the Internet and are limited to 256 colors, so they cannot be used for high-end desktop publishing.
3-8
DTP
Graph A picture shows the relationship of one or more sets of numbers to each other. Some graph types are line, bar, area, and pie graphs.
2-8
SS
Graphic Images/pictures created, edited, and/or published using a computer.
3-8
DTP
H
Hacker An unauthorized person who secretly gains access to computer files.
5-8
SI
Hard disk The main device that a computer uses to store information. Hard disks are rigid aluminum or glass disks about 3.5" in diameter in a personal computer, and smaller in a laptop.They are coated with ferromagnetic material and rotate around a central axle. Data is transferred magnetically by a read/write head. A hard disk drive for a personal computer may contain as many as eight hard disks, rotating around the same axle.    
Hard drive Hard disk drive. A disk drive that reads from and writes to a hard disk.   SI
Hardware Part of the computer system such as a keyboard, screen, mouse, joystick, printer, speakers, etc.
K-8
all
Highlight or Select To choose part of a document by clicking and dragging over it with the mouse to highlight the text.
1-8
DTP
Home page An introductory screen on a web page on the World Wide Web, used to welcome visitors. A home page can include special text or graphics on which you click to jump to related information on other pages on the Web.
3-8
T
Home row Keys on the keyboard with fingers of the left hand are on A-S-D-F and fingers on the right hand on J-K-L-; 2-8 DTP
Host The name given to a computer directly connected to the Internet. Host computers are associated with computer networks, online services, or bulletin board systems. On the Internet, the host name is in the form "comp.xyz.net"; if there is only one Internet site the host name is the same as the domain name. One computer can have more than one host name if it hosts more than one Internet site, however (for example, "home.xyz.net" and "comp.xyz.net"); in that case "comp" and "home" are host names and "xyz.net" is the domain name.
2-8
T
HTML
HyperText Markup Language

The language used to create World Wide Web pages, with hyperlinks and markup for text formatting (different heading styles, bold, italic, numbered lists, insertion of images, etc.).

    
Hyperlink or Hypertext Special text when clicked jumps the user from one related topic to another either to a different place on the same page or to another web page. 3-8 MM, T
I
Icon In a graphical user interface, a small picture on the screen which represents something. Files and programs have icons, and open when the user clicks twice on the icon. There is an icon to show which program is currently running. Moving and copying files is done by dragging their icons to the desired location. A file is deleted by moving its icon to the picture of a trash can.    
Illustration Clip art, graphics or drawings on a computer. 3-8 DTP
Indent To set the first line of a paragraph in from the margin in a word processing document. 3-8 DTP
Input To enter data into a computer; or, the data that is input.   SI

Insert

 A mode in which characters typed will be appear where the cursor is on the screen, moving aside type already on the line.  

DTP

 

ISP
Internet Service Provider

A company that provides Internet accounts.    
Internet Term given to the network of computers that provide information world-wide. 1-8 T
Italics Type that is slanted to the right and sometimes more scripted than the text font it matches. Italics are used for emphasis. 1-8 DTP
J
jpeg (or jpg)
(Joint Photographic Experts Group)		 A standard for shrinking graphics so they can be sent faster between modems and take up less space on your hard drive. These graphics can be reduced to 5 percent of their original size, but the image quality deteriorates. However, compressing graphics to 30 or 40 percent of their original size results in minimal loss of quality. 3-8 DTP
Justified Aligned on the left and right margins, with the last lines of paragraphs flush left. Justified text may have paragraph indents.  

DTP
K
Keyboard The hardware device used to enter letters into the computer. K-8 all
Keyboard shortcut A key combination that can be pressed to do a task, instead of using the mouse to select a pull-down menu option. Keyboard shortcuts can be found in the pull-down menus, where they appear next to the commands. A commonly-used keyboard shortcut in Windows or Macintosh is Control (Command) +S, which is a quick way to save a file.   SI
Keyword A word or reference point used to describe content on a web page that search engines use to properly index the page. 4-8 T
Kilobyte or KB
(also k, Kb, Kbyte or K-byte)		 One thousand bytes (103) or 1024 (210) bytes. A unit of measurement used for computer file sizes.    
L
LAN
Local Area Network
A network that connects computers that are close to each other, usually in the same building, linked by a cable (such as Ethernet).    
Label The term given to the words entered on a spreadsheet usually naming a column. 3-8 SS
Landscape The page setup that permits a document to be printed in a horizontal position. 3-8 all
Layout The design and formatting of a page for publication.   DTP
Line graph A graph used to display trends and compare data. 3-8 SS
Line spacing The span between lines of text. 3-8 DTP
Linear Moving in a straight line or path; a multimedia presentation that moves in a straight line from image to image or page to page in numerical order. 3-8 MM
Links Connections that bridge one image, page, or word to another by clicking on a highlighted word or phrase. 3-8 MM, T
List An ordered set of data items. May be a bulleted or numbered list.   DTP
M
Margin The space between text and the edge of the page.   DTP
Math Symbols
to Use When Searching		 Symbols used in a search.
> Greater than symbol
< Less than symbol used in a search
≥ Greater than or equal to
≤ Less than or equal to
≠ Not equal
= Equal to 		4-8 DB
Megabyte or MB 1,048,576 bytes or 1,024 kilobytes. Used to measure computer memory. Sometimes used to mean 1 million bytes or 1,024,000 bytes (1,000 kilobytes).    
Menu A onscreen list from which the user may choose an operation to be performed. Items from the menu may be selected by keyboard commands or by pointing with a mouse.    
Memory (Sometimes call main memory.) The working space used by the computer to hold the program that is currently running, along with the data it needs, and to run programs and process data. The main memory is built from RAM chips.The amount of memory available determines the size of programs that can be run, and whether more than one program can be run at once. Main memory is temporary, and is lost when the computer is turned off.    
Modem A peripheral device that connects computers to each other for sending communications via the telephone lines. The modem modulates the digital data of computers into analog signals to send over the telephone lines, then demodulates back into digital signals to be read by the computer on the other end; thus the name "modem" for modulator/demodulator. Modems are used for sending and receiving electronic mail, connecting to bulletin board systems, and surfing the Internet.    
Monitor The device with a screen used to show computer images. K-8 SI
Mouse A tool used to move the cursor and pointer around the screen and make various operations possible such as typing, drawing, editing text and graphics, opening and closing files, and giving other commands. The wire connecting it to the computer or keyboard looks like a mouse's tail. A mouse is moved over a flat horizontal surface, usually a rubber mouse pad, and its position is read by the computer. K-8 SI
Multimedia To use a combination of text, pictures, sounds, movies, and/or animation in a presentation. Presentations can be linear or non-linear. K-8 MM
N
Navigate To find one's way around on the World Wide Web by following hypertext links from document to document, and from computer to computer. You can also navigate around your own computer locating files or programs to open or places to save.    
Network A system of connected computers that allows the sharing of files and equipment. There are two types of networks: local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN). 5-8 T
Non-linear Not moving in a straight line or path; a multimedia presentation that transitions from one image to another in an order that is preset, but not necessarily in a straight path - Example: a non-linear presentation can transition from image 1 to image 3 and back to image 1. using menus/branching. 3-8 MM, T
NOT

A Boolean operation that performs logical negation, effectively reversing the input, if and when its input is false.

4-8 DB
(includes Internet search engines)
Numeric Keypad The portion of a keyboard, set up like an adding machine or calculator used to enter numbers and equations quickly into the computer. K-8 all
O
Online Connected to the Internet or other online service that demands the use of a modem or cable by the user that gives access to the Internet or other online services.   T
Online Resources Internet information available to a computer user. 3-8 T
Online Safety Precautions taken to protect personal information and images from being misused by others. K-8 SI
OR

A Boolean operation which is true if any one of its inputs is true.

 4-8

DB
(includes Internet search engines)
Operating System
OS 		The main control program of a computer that schedules tasks, manages storage, and handles communication with peripherals. Its main part, called the kernel, is always present. The operating system presents a basic user interface when no applications are open, and all applications must communicate with the operating system.    
Output Information that comes out of the computer; for example, a picture on the screen, a printed page, sound coming from the speakers, files printed to disk or sent over a communications line.    
P
Page Set Up The term in reference to the way a document is formatted to print. 4-8 DPT
Password A code for the security protection to allow access to a computer or the computer programs. K-8 SI
Paste To insert the last information that was cut or copied into a document. Cut and paste can be used to move information within or between documents. 3-8 all
PC
Personal Computer 		There are many kinds of personal computers; PC usually refers to personal computers that conform to the standard of the IBM PC. There are more IBM PCs and PC clones in use worldwide than any other type of computer. The IBM PCs and PC clones are based on the Intel microprocessors and mostly are run with DOS or Windows.    
Peripheral Any piece of hardware connected to a computer; any part of the computer outside the CPU and working memory. Some examples of peripherals are keyboards, mice, monitors, printers, scanners, disk and tape drives, microphones, speakers, joysticks, plotters, and cameras.   SI
Pictogram Pictures used to create a bar graph chart 2-8 SS
Pie graph Circle graph divided into pieces that look like portions of a pie. Sometimes called a Circle Graph. 3-8 SS
Portrait The default page setup that prints the document vertically. 3-8 all
Print To put what is on the computer screen on paper. It creates a paper copy of the document created on the computer. 2-8 all
Printer A hardware device used to make a paper copy of what is created on the computer. K-8 all
Probeware Computer assisted data collection tools. 6-8
used in Gd. 5 in NHCo. 		SS

Program
Application Program

A program that helps the user accomplish a specific task; for example, a word processing program, a spreadsheet program, or an FTP client. Application programs should be distinguished from system programs, which control the computer and run the application programs, and utilities, which are small assistance programs. K-8 all
Public Domain Software written and then donated to the public. Anyone can use and copy public domain software free of charge, but it is not always the same quality as commercial software. 3-8 SI
Pull-down menu A menu that expands downward when its title is selected with the mouse. A list of options appears as long as the mouse button is held down, and the user can select an option by scrolling through the menu and releasing the mouse button when the desired option is highlighted.    
Q
Query To request information from a database.  
DB
R
RAM
Random Access Memory 		The working memory of the computer. RAM is the memory used for storing data temporarily while working on it, running application programs, etc. "Random access" refers to the fact that any area of RAM can be accessed directly and immediately, in contrast to other media such as a magnetic tape where the tape must be wound to the point where the data is. RAM is called volatile memory; information in RAM will disappear if the power is switched off before it is saved to disk.    
Record

A collection of related field and entries. A record about a customer might contain fields for name, address, telephone, etc. A group of records makes up a file.

 4-8 DB
Retrieve Open a saved document. 2-8 DB
Row The horizontal divisions in a spreadsheet named with a number. 3-8 SS
S
S-video Short for Super Video. A high-quality method of transmitting video signals over cable to a television from a device such as a Camcorder VCR or game machine. S-Video separates information into two signals: Chrominance (separates color information) and Luminance (brightness). This prevents color bleeding and dot crawl, and increases clarity and sharpness.Once the information is finally delivered to the TV it is done so as a single signal over one wire.    
Save To store information on a floppy disk, CD, hard drive or network for later use. Work should be saved early and often, every 5 or 10 minutes, to make sure your latest changes are safely recorded. 3-8 all
Save As To save a document with a new name or in a new location. 3-8 all
Scanner An input device that reads images or text and converts the data into digital signals. Graphical scanners read photos or other images into the computer and digitize them, producing bitmapped graphics files. Text scanners use optical character recognition software to read pages of text and produce editable text files. Bar code scanners, as used in stores, convert bar codes into digital information.   SI
Scroll To move through a document either up and down or sideways, in a continuous and smooth movement, as if the document were being rolled like a scroll. In many programs that use a graphical interface, there are arrows and bars to the sides of files which enable scrolling, most often with a mouse; other kinds of interfaces allow scrolling by various keyboard actions.    
Search To look for specific information on the Internet or computer. See Query. 4-8 DB, T
Search Engines Software that searches, gathers and identifies information from a database based on keywords, indices, titles and text. 4-8 T
Search Strategies There are 3 basic ways to begin a search:
1. Try to guess at the URL.
2. Use Subject directories provided by some search engines. The selected resources are grouped by subject, categories, and subcategories that can be used for keyword search or to browse the categories.
3. Use a search engine for large searches using unique keywords or combinations of keywords to narrow the search.		 4-8 T
Security Protection of computer, computer files or a computer network from use without permission of the owner or owners. 4-8 SI
Select or Highlight To choose part of a document by clicking and dragging over it with the mouse to highlight the text. 1-8 DTP
Server A special computer used to store programs and files, and then sends it out to other computers one or all at a time. The computer that requests services is called the client. 3-8 SI
Shareware Software that can be tried before you purchase. 3-8 SI
Shortcut A key combination that can be pressed to do a task, instead of using the mouse to select a pull-down menu option. Keyboard shortcuts can be found in the pull-down menus, where they appear next to the commands. A commonly-used keyboard shortcut in Windows or Macintosh is Control (Command)+S, which is a quick way to save a file.   SI
Societal Issues This NC Computer/Technology Skills SCOS goal addresses the role of technology in society now and in the future.   SI
Software or Application Programs that allow you to accomplish certain tasks such as write letters, analyze numbers, sort files, manage finances, draw pictures, and play games. K-8 all
Sort Arranging information in a specific order (usually ascending and descending). 2-8 SS, DB
Spreadsheet An application that can be used to do calculations, analyze and present data. It includes tools for organizing, managing, sorting and retrieving data and testing "what if " statements. It has a chart feature that displays numerical data as a graph. 2-8 SS
Stand Alone computer A computer that does not rely upon any other computer or server to work. K-8 SI
Storyboard A graphic organizer used for planning and developing a multimedia report/presentation. The contents, layout, and formatting of each card/slide and the linking together of the cards/slides. 2-8 MM
Style see 'Type Style' below   DTP
T
Tab To hit the tab key or give another command that advances the cursor to the next tab stop.Tab stops are used for tabular material (material that is arranged in a table) to line up text in columns.   DTP
Table Columns and rows of cells that can be filled with text that are used to organize information. 3-8 SS
TCP/IP The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) on top of the Internet Protocol (IP). These protocols were developed by DARPA to enable communication between different types of computers and computer networks. The Internet Protocol is a connectionless protocol which provides packet routing. TCP is connection-oriented and provides reliable communication and multiplexing.    
Telecommunication The act of sending and receiving information, such as data, text, pictures, voice, and video. The exchange of information can be within a building or around the globe. 2-8 T
Text Words on a page. K-8 all
Thesaurus A feature in most word processors used to replace a word in a document with one that is more suitable and adds variety to your writing. 3-8 DTP
Transmit To send data from one point to another.    
Toolbar A vertical or horizontal bar containing icons that represent the commands that can be used in an application. Sometimes the toolbar can be moved around or made to disappear.    
Trash can On a Macintosh, a little picture of a trash can which is used for deleting files. The file's icon is dragged across the desktop and put in the trash. The trash can can also be used to eject floppy disks and CD-ROMs.    
Type Style The styling of the letters of a typeface. For example, the same typeface can be styled as normal, bold, italic, bold italic, underline, strikethrough, outline, shadow, and/or reverse image.   DTP
U
URL or Web Address
Uniform Resource Locator 		Website address.
Example: http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/parsley		 3-8 T
USB
Universal Serial Bus		 An external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps. A single USB port can be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices, such as mice, modems, and keyboards. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot plugging.
Starting in 1996, a few computer manufacturers started including USB support in their new machines. It wasn't until the release of the best-selling iMac in 1998 that USB became widespread. It is expected to
completely replace serial and parallel ports. 		   
Underline or Underscore To draw a line under text. Used for emphasis.
Note: Generally underlined text used on the Internet is a hyperlink. 		1-8 DTP
User name First part of an e-mail address.
Example: mrizzo is the user name of the following e-mail address: mrizzo@nhcs.k12.nc.us 		4-8 T
V
Value The term for a number in a spreadsheet that can be added, subtracted, multiplied or divided. 3-8 SS
Vandalism The intentional act of destroying computer files or computer networks. K-8 SI
Videoconferencing Teleconferencing in which still or moving pictures can be transmitted along with voice and text. The first videoconferencing was done with analog TV and satellites, then digital video systems, using computer networks, evolved.   T
Virus A computer program designed to damage computer files. 5-8 SI
W
WAN
Wide Area Network 		A network in which computers are connected to each other over a long distance, using telephone lines and satellite communications. Contrast with Local Area Network (LAN).    
Web Address or URL Website address.
Example: http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/parsley		 3-8 T
Web page One page of a document on the World Wide Web. A web page is usually a file written in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), stored on a server. A web page usually has links to other web pages. Each web page has its own address called a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), in the form http://www.computeruser.com.   T
Web site A server computer that makes documents available on the World Wide Web. Each Web site is identified by a host name.   T
Window A division of a computer display screen, which has boundaries and is usually a rectangular area. In a full-featured graphical interface, windows can be opened, closed, and moved around on the screen. The user can control the size and shape of the windows; also windows can be overlapped, and overlapping windows can be brought to the front or sent to the back. The active window is the one in which the user is currently working, and appears in front.   SI
Word Processing Using keyboarding skills to produce documents such as letters, reports, manuals, and newsletters. 1-8 DTP
Word Processor A computer program used to produce text documents. Examples are WordPerfect, Microsoft Word or Works, and AppleWorks.   DTP
Word wrap This occurs when you get to the end of a line and continue typing the text will then go to the next line. 2-8 DTP
Worm A computer file designed to do damage that goes through a computer and possibly a network. 5-8 SI
WWW
World Wide Web		 The section of the Internet that allows access to text, graphics, sound, and even video. A lot of free information can be found on the WWW. 3-8 T
WYSIWYG WYSIWYG is an acronym for "What You See Is What You Get" and is pronounced "wizzy wig." WYSIWYG simply means that the text and graphics shown on your screen exactly match your printouts. 3-8 T
abbreviations:
Q
X
Y
Z
line - computer mouse
Sources: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/computer.skills/standard/44glossary.html
http://www.webopedia.com/
http://www.computeruser.com/resources/dictionary/

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