Tech Terms
Software
Hardware
Web 2.0
Programs
100
An electronic signal that is either on or off and represented by a 1 or 0.
What is a bit.
100
This term includes the operating system and programs you purchase from an office supply store.
What are the types of software.
100
The part of the hardware of your computer that stores all your programs and files.
What is the hard drive.
100
A computer file sent along with an email message to a recipient is called this.
What is an e-mail attachment.
100
The program you would use to create a document like a letter or report.
What is a Word Processing Program
200
The address on a website located on the world wide web.
What is URL or Uniform Resource Locator.
200
An icon that is located on your desktop and serves as a link to a file, software, or website.
What is a shortcut
200
The piece of computer hardware that is the brains of the computer.
What is the CPU or processor.
200
A regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.
What is a blog.
200
The program you would use to make a slide show.
What is a Presentation Program.
300
Receiving information from another person's computer over a network and saving it on your own hard drive.
What is download.
300
The operating system used in the computer lab.
What is Windows 7.
300
Another term for central processing unit.
What is the processor.
300
A collection of web pages designed to let anyone who accesses to modify or contribute content.
What is a wiki.
400
The blinking line or shape on the screen that tells you where the next character goes.
What is the cursor.
400
The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals. (i.e. Windows, Mac)
What is an operating system.
400
A memory device that acts as a temporary storage space on your computer in which information can be accessed in any order.
What is RAM or Random Access Memory.
400
The perceived second generation of web development and design that includes social networking sites and, video sharing site, wikis and blogs.
What is Web 2.0
400
A box where a column and row intersect in a spreadsheet program.
What is a cell.
500
A software program that allows you to explore the World Wide Web.
What is a browser
500
The name of the browser you use most often in the business lab.
What is Google Chrome.
500
High-capacity, self-contained storage device on your computer that contains one or more hard disks inside a sealed unit.
What is a hard drive.
500
A personal cloud storage service from Google that lets users store and synchronize digital content across computers, laptops and mobile devices.
What is Google Drive.
500
Software that is available free of charge.
What is Open Source.