Keyboarding : keyboarding and computer hardware
The second finger on the left hand types _____.
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he pinky finger on the right hand types _____.
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CPU
CPU the central processing unit or part inside the body of the computer that enables the computer to function; sometimes referred to as the brain of the computer
CAD
Computer Aided Design, or the use of software to aid in technical drawings and models
GPS
Global Positioning System, or a receiver that transmits precise information about location, direction, local time, and speed through a system of satellites
world wide web
World Wide Web commonly shortened to WWW or simply referred to as the Web, it is a system of interlinked documents or Web pages accessed through the Internet
a Portable Document Format used to send documents electronically
RFID
a Radio Frequency Identification or an automatic identification device that lets you store and retrieve information
cursor
a blinking line that indicates where the next letter, number, or character will appear
web site
a collection of Web pages that contain text and images, accessed via the Internet
software
a computer program or a set of instructions for the hardware to perform
touch screen computer
a computer with a screen as large as four by six feet that the user can use to give the computer directions; for example, you can tap an icon with your finger twice on the screen to open a document
projector
a device that is connected to a computer to project the computer screen onto a much larger screen so that many people can view it at once
scanner
a device that scans images, printed text, or an object and converts it to a digital image
electronic paper display
a display or sign with the ability to update the information electronically
computer network
a group of computers that are interconnected in order to share information or documents
shared drive
a hard drive on the network where many people within a business can add and retrieve files
integrated circut
a miniature electronic circuit or device that electricity flows through, made of silicon; it may also be called a chip
web page
a page on the World Wide Web that may contain text, images, audio, or video
digital ink pen
a pen that captures handwritten notes and downloads it to the computer so that the text may be displayed on the monitor
smart card
a pocket-sized card that can store data and process information
laptop
a small mobile computer
automative fingerprint indentification
a technique used to verify a person's fingerprints
image-editing software
also known as graphics software, this software enables a person to change or create visual images on a computer
radio tranciever
an electronic device that uses an antenna to read and send information by way of a radio signal
electronic mail, or a method used to write, send, receive, and store written communication
ergonomic
equipment and techniques that are designed to limit discomfort and avoid stress or injury.
query
fields on a screen used to search for specific information in a database
hard drive
hard drive the component in the body of the computer that stores all your files and folders
telephone-repair technician uses a meter to measure voltage on a phone line. This meter is an example of _____.
hardware
An administrative assistant types a document, saves, and prints. The assistant is using _____.
hardware adn software
motherboard
he main board in the body of the computer; contains chips and other components
Which finger presses the H key on the keyboard?
index finger on the right hand
data
information processed or stored by the computer
internet
interconnected computer networks throughout the world that everyone can use
If you were practicing keyboarding and the exercise contained the letters, s, w, e, z, r, v, and t, what section of the keyboard are you practicing?
left
An example of hardware is a _____.
monitor
word processor
oftware used to create printable material
A database is used to _____.
organize a large collection of information
hardware
physical parts of the computer or technical equipment
To improve your keyboarding skills, you should _____.
practice typing the most frequently used keys and key combinations
Proper numeric keyboarding technique includes:
resting your fingers gently on the home keys pressing the keys squarely in the center keeping your wrist straight
dexterity
skill and ease in using your hands
soreadsheet
software that acts like a calculator and is frequently used for numbers and money
presentation software
software that allows you to create slide-show presentations.
schedulling software
software that contains a calendar and the capability to send and receive meeting notices
database
software that organizes a collection of data
web browsers
software used to browse the World Wide Web
diagramming software
software used to draw a diagram or flow chart
An example of software is a _____.
soreadsheet
While your hands are on home row, both of your thumbs are on _____.
space bar
fax machine
technology used to transfer copies of documents over the telephone network
QWERTY keyboard
the most common layout of keys on a keyboard; the top row of letters includes Q W E R T Y
ten keypad
the numeric keys on a calculator or on a keyboard
home row
the row of letters in the middle of the keyboard that includes A S D F and J K L :
o improve at keyboarding, it is a good idea to master frequently typed words.
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Ally typed a business letter. She most likely used a _____.
word processor
