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Technology Vocabulary |
Bit Binary Digit. A single digit number in base-2 (either a one or a zero). This is the smallest unit of computerized data. Browser The software application that allows you to view Internet pages. Byte A set of 8 bits that means something to the computer, like a letter, number, or punctuation mark. For example, the byte 01001000 signifies the character H. The three-letter word hat requires 3 bytes. CPU Central Processing Unit. The CPU is the hardware that most people consider the "brain" of the computer. It takes instructions from software, makes calculations, and helps run the show! Firewall Hardware and/or software that separates a Local Area Network (LAN) into two or more parts for security purposes. Hard drive A device for storing information in a fixed location within your computer. The equivalent of a filing cabinet in an office, the hard drive is used for storing programs and documents that are not being used. HTML Hypertext Markup Language. This is the coding language used to create sites on the World Wide Web Hypertext Generally any text in a file that contains words, phrases, or graphics that, when clicked, cause another document to be retrieved and displayed. Hypertext most often appears blue and underlined in Web pages. Kilobyte (KB) A thousand bytes. Due to the binary nature of computers, it's 210 bytes, technically 1024 bytes. LAN Local Area Network. A computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building. Motherboard A computer's main circuit board, containing the CPU, microprocessor support chips, RAM, and expansion (bus) slots. Also known as the logic board. RAM
Random Access Memory. Readable and writeable
memory that acts as a storage area while the computer is on, and is erased
every time the computer is turned off. This memory stores data and helps
execute programs while in use. Technology The application of scientific discoveries to the development and improvement of goods and services that ideally improve the life of humans and their environment. Such goods and services include materials, machinery, and processes that improve production or solve problems. In schools, technology ranges from pencils, books, and furniture to lighting, transportation, computers, and more. Most common references in schools imply computing or computer-related programs. |
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