vocab def.
Text files that are put on a website visitor's hard disk and then later retrieved during subsequent visits to the site in order to track internet behavior. Mechanisms used by websites to track users' browsing histories.
cookies
Facts and figures.
Data
attachments
examples of ____________ include Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Bing
browsers
Everyone in here has one; used to make communications; and can access the internet
smartphone
the process of transferring data between storage types, formats, or computer systems.
data migration
Components are connected to the main circuit board of the computer.
Motherboard
I need to find my ____________ ________ to locate our aunt's address and phone number.
address book
In order to complete this math problem we need to figure out the _________
formula
work from home or a remote location is also called __________________
telecommuting
Handling information, especially facts. Converting facts and figures into useful information. Analyzing collected facts and figures and putting them into formats useful to a business.
data processing
computerized storage for information and facts
database
In order to find a certain article or book you can search the database by certain _________
keywords
If you watch movies on 123movies or play games on bad sites your computer may get a
virus
GPS stands for __________ ___________ __________
global positioning system
Programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations.
software
Consists of two or more computers connected so that they can exchange data and programs.
Network
www. stands for _______ _______ _______
world wide web
This is orbiting in space, and used for communications
satellite
the part of the computer that acts as the "control center"
CPU
Online storage that enables users to upload, store, and access their files via the Internet; users' files are maintained by a third-party at a remote database storage facility.
The physical components of a computer system (e.g., the central processing unit, hard drive, modem).
hardware
Type the website into the _________ in order to go to the website
URL (uniform resource locator)
Your car/phone has one to help you get places
GPS (Global positioning system)
This is created to make organization, sorting and arranging data easier. It can also calculate numerical data.
spreadsheet