Terminology

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Terminology Computer Parts

• Shannon Rose
• Tanya Wildman

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Kindergarten Terminology
Press- steady pushing Click- to select by pressing a button on a mouse
Icon- a graphic symbol for an application, file or folder Cursor- is the blinking line that marks the place where you are working
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Kindergarten Terminology
Menu-a list of program commands listed by topic Internet- an electronic communications network that connects computers around the world
Save-to write a file onto a disk Open File- a file that is open for use or for changes
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Kindergarten Computer Parts
Mouse Keyboard
Monitor CPU
Headphones
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First Grade Terminology
Toolbar- a strip of icons on a computer display providing quick access to certain functions Shutdown-the command from the Start menu that shuts down the computer safely
Delete- to remove by cutting out or erasing Boot- to start up a computer
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First Grade Terminology
Click- to select by pressing a button on a mouse Double Click- to select by pressing a button on a mouse two times
Drag- to move the mouse while its button is being depressed Open File-a file that is open for use and for changes Hour Glass/Busy- a graphic shaped like an hour glass to let user know to wait while an application finishes opening, closing, processing, etc.
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First Grade Computer Parts
Printer Speaker
Headphones Microphone
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Second Grade Terminology
Eject- to remove floppy disk or CD-Rom Shutdown-the command from the Start menu that shuts down the computer safely
Re-boot- to restart a computer Input- the process of putting information into the computer
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Second Grade Terminology
Menu Bar- the horizontal bar across the top of the computer screen that lists the menus available Output- information produced by a computer
Edit- to change an entry Save as- allows you to name the file and choose the place where it will be stored
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Second Grade Computer Parts
CD-Rom Floppy Drive
Window Scanner
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Third Grade Terminology
Login- to start a session on a network by logging into the network, giving a user name and password Network- system of computers, terminals, and databases connected by communication lines
Folder- electronic storage place for work and other information Pull-down menu (same as drop-down menu)- a menu of commands or options that appears when you select an item with a mouse. The item you select is typically at the top of the display screen, and the menu appears just below it, as if you had pulled it down.
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Third Grade Terminology
Mouse Pointer- the arrow that moves about the screen Presentation Software- software used to present a topic
Insert-To place an object between two other objects. Inserting characters, words, paragraphs and documents is common in word processing Word Processing- program used to create, edit, format, print, save, and retrieve text
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Third Grade Input/Output Devices
Mouse Keyboard
Headphones Printer
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Bibliography

• Mountain Brook Schools
• www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us
• Zero Cut Computer Terminology
• www.zerocut.com/tech/c_term.html
• Webopedia
• www.webopedia.com