ISP - BTT1O

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

Is a machine that is programmable.

2. Desktop

Is where file trees are shown, such as files, icons, pictures,

folders, and documents.

3. Icon

A picture that shows a program or thing.

4. Shortcut

A special file which can conveniently be placed on the

desktop because it allows you to have an easier path way to
certain folders, or programs.

5. Taskbar

An application which lets you open different windows and

switch between them easily

6. Wallpaper

A backdrop for the desktop, where its files, folders, and

documents, will be displayed upon.

7. Hardware

Things which you can physically touch that belong to a

computer.

8. Software

Things which direct the computer in what to do, or

information. Anything stored on a computer can be
identified as software.

9. CPU

Stands for Central Processing Unit, and is a

chip inside of the computer which is
considered to be the brain of the computer.

10.

Modem

A peripheral card which allows the transfer of

data over lines to other computers.

11.

Peripheral

A device which is connected to a computer in some way.

Whether it be something which is within the computer or
not.

12.

Input Device

Any machine which feeds data into a computer.

13.

Output Device

Any machine which can represent information from a

computer.

14.

CD-RW

CD-ReWritable is a type of disk which allows you to be

able to write onto it in multiple sessions.

15.

DVD-R

DVD-Recordable is like DVD-RW but it can only be

written on with data once, then it is stored permanently.

16.

Byte

A unit of storage capable of holding a single character. One

byte is equal to eight bits.

17.

RAM

Stands for Random Access Memory, and it

holds the data and program instructions the
CPU works with. Along with this, it also brings
temporary memory storage within the
computer.

18.

ROM

Stands for Read-Only Memory, and it holds

the instructions the computer needs to
function. It also gives the computer
information about its hardware and devices.

19.

Word Processor

A program which allows users to input data and create

documents, which can be used for a variety of things.

20.

Formatting

When encoding information onto a file or document.

21.

Title bar

The bar on top of a window which shows the

name of the application or file.

22.

Menu Bar

A horizontal menu which shows up at the top of a window,

and it usually contains submenus for different things.

23.

Font

A design set for your written characters. There are many

different types of fonts you have the choice of choosing
from.

24.
Portrait
Orientation

Describes a type of page where its length is longer than its

width.

25.
Landscape
Orientation

Describes a type of page where its width is longer than its

length.

26.

Margins

The strips of white space on the edge of a word document,

which you can specify to your liking.

27.

Indent

Used to identify the amount of blank space or amount of

returns used at the beginning of a paragraph, to identify it
as a new paragraph.

28.

Bullets

A small graphic design used to list information.

29.

Columns

A vertical area designed for text, usually used for news

articles. Can access this function by using the word toolbar.

30.

Justify

To align text from the left to right margins of a page.

31.

Alignment

Describes how text or graphics are positioned in respect to

margins.

32.
Desktop
Publishing

Is when you use a computer and special

software to create files and documents you

wish to publish.
33.

Graphics

Different images.

34.

Design Elements

Different tools which you can use to create or

change different graphics.

35.

Text Box

A box into which you can write text.

36.

Text Art

A tool which you can use to design and

change your text into different shapes, and
colour schemes.

37.

Spreadsheet

A table of values program arranged in rows and columns

that can perform and create calculations, functions, and
graphs.

38.

Worksheet

A page created in a spreadsheet program.

39.

Cell

A box which you can enter data in. An entire spreadsheet is

made of these cells.

40.

Row

Numbered horizontal groups of cells in a spreadsheet.

41.

Column

A vertical row of cells in a spreadsheet thats identified by

letters.

42.

Cell Address

The coordinates to specific cells on a

worksheet in a spreadsheet programs.

43.

Range

One or more continuous cells.

44.

Label

Any descriptive text placed in a cell on a spreadsheet.

45.

Value

The text, date or number inputted to complete a condition a

field must meet for searching or filtering. Or the value
inputted into a cell in a spreadsheet.

46.

Formula

An equation or expression used to input data

into cells.

47.
Electronic
Presentation

A type of software which allows you to catch

your audiences attention during an oral
presentation.

48.

Slide

A page of information created using software

like Microsoft PowerPoint.

49.

Transition

Switching from slide-to-slide.

50.
Animation
Scheme

Different types of actions applied to text and

images used in PowerPoint.

51.
Internet Web
Browser

Software which allows you to access the

internet and visit different websites and
pages.

52.

A component which allows you to input links

into documents which can lead to different
documents or even websites.

Hyperlink

53.

World Wide Web

A collection of links which allows you to

connect to different pages or documents.

54.

Search Engine

A program which allows you to search

documents for specific things.

55.

E-Mail

Stands for electronic mail which is a form of

mail that is sent over communication
networks.

56.

Netiquette

Stands for internet etiquette, and are

basically guidelines for using different online
services.

57.

Emoticon

Stands for emotions and icons, and represent

the small graphics depicting peoples moods,
and etc.

58.

Domain Name

Used in URLs to identify different IP

addresses.

59.

Web Surfing

To visit different websites on the internet.

60.

Ethics

The moral values of whats right and wrong

which people follow.

61.

Utilitarian View

A view which creates helpful and positive

actions.

62.

Deontology View

A view which supports acting without

thinking about this actions consequences.

63.

Piracy

When users obtain and use programs and

software without paying for it.

64.

Copyright

The legal power given to authors and

creators which dictates who can use,
distribute, and publish their work.

65.

Patent

A right given by the government which

allows an inventor or manufacturer to sell
their product for a certain number of years.

66.

Spam

Electronic junk mail, which are usually used

for advertisements.

67.

Virus

A computer program or code which harms

your computer when its loaded onto it
without your knowledge.

68.

Phishing

An email which is sent to a user saying that

its from a person or company to get the user
to surrender personal information, when its
actually a hoax.

69.

Pharming

When web domains pose as other true

websites, to gain personal and financial
information.

70.

Ergonomics

The study of workers interactions with their

work environment.

71.

RSI

Stands for Repetitive Strain Injury, which is

when you repeatedly perform the same
action over and over again to the point
where you gain an injury due to it.

72.

MSI

A range of disorders and injuries

encompassing the muscle and skeletal
components of the human body, which can
also be referred to as RSI.

73.

CSR

Stands for Corporate Social Responsibility,

and it deals with the social, economic, and
environmental aspects of being a company.

74.

E-Waste

Stands for electronic waste and it encompass

the all the waste caused by the remains of
electronic devices.