Computer Terminology Flashcards

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Icon

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A small picture or symbol on a computer screen that represents a program, file, or function.

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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A computer's primary component that processes data and instructions to run the operating system and applications.

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Input Devices

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Hardware components that allow users to enter data and instructions into the computer system.

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Output Device

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A piece of computer hardware that converts data into a form that humans can understand, such as text, graphics, audio, or video.

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Error

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Any mis-stroke of a key; also any variation between source copy and displayed or printed copy; departure from acceptable format.

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ESC Key

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Key on the keyboard that is used to exit a program.

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GWAM (Gross Words a Minute)

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Measure of the rate of keying speed; GWAM = total standard five-stroke words keyed divided by the time required to key those words.

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Space Bar

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Key on the keyboard that spaces the cursor forward one space at a time and produces a blank space when pressed.

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Tab

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Causes the cursor (or print point) to skip across the display screen (or paper) to a place set by the operator or the default tab settings.

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Technique

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Keyboard operator’s form or keying style.