CBA Harware/Software
). Application Software
computer software created to allow the user to perform specific a job or task
Booting
Turning on the computer and loading the computer's memory
Central Processing Unit
the principal computer chip that contains several processing components, which determines the computer's operating speed. The "Brain" of the computer.
Database
Application that allows the user to enter, retrieve, and update data in an organized and efficient manner and create custom reports that include all or part of the data
Database Software
Software used for a collection of stored information that can be retrieved electronically
Electronic Mail
Transmission of messages and files using a computer network
Fax
a document generated by using a facsimile machine
File Management
A program on a computer that allows the user to create, edit, view, print, rename, copy, or delete files, folders, or an entire file system
File Type
an extension at the end of a file name, indicating which application was used to create a document
Input Devices
keyboard, microphone, scanner, mouse
Internet
a vast network of computers linked to one another
Intranet
a company's private web
LAN
A computer network that covers a small area.
Logon
Accessing a computer or network; also called Login/Sign In
Megabyte
Approximately one million bytes
Memory
computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working.
Network
A collection of computers that are connected
On-line
Computers that are connected and ready to receive and/or transmit data
Operating System
System software that acts as a "go-between", allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other
Output Devices
Monitor, Printer, Speakers, Headphones