Bellwork 7/2/12

1. What is your understanding of the word “Information Technology”?

2. Write down as many shortcuts/abbreviations you use when texting as you can think of. Ex: u (You)

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By the end of this lesson, Students will be able to explain terms and concepts found in Information Technology.

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TERMS MEANINGS & DEFINITIONS

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☛Backup – An extra copy that is saved to a flash or disk, not on the computer.

☛Boot – To start up a computer when it isn’t already turned on.

☛Bug – A programming error that causes your computer to stop working properly.

☛CPU – Central Processing Unit: The main part of a computer that interprets and processes data.

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☛Data – Information processed by the computer.

☛Desktop – The screen that shows up when you first log into a computer. It usually has a “My Computer” icon and a “My Documents” icon.

☛Document – A file that you create. It is usually saved in a folder.

☛E-Mail – A communication system that allows you to send and receive messages from one computer to another via telecommunications.

☛Ethernet – A protocol for fast communication and file transfer across a network.

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☛ Flash – An external disk that is plugged into a USB port. It is used to save your documents.

☛ Folder – A folder that you create to use as a filing system. This makes it easy to find saved

documents.

☛ Internet – Large computer networking systems that link computers worldwide.

☛ Intranet – Networking system that is used within a company. It is restricted to employees only.

☛ LAN – Local Area Network: A system used for linking workstations together so information can

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☛Memory – Storage capacity on a computer.

☛Monitor – Screen that displays what you are working on; a form of output.

☛Network – Connects one computer to another and enables users to share data and resources.

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1. Monitor – LCD or Plasma Screen2. CPU – Holds hardware components,

Memory and CPU3. USB Port – Used to add external drives

and hardware4. Desktop – OS software used to operate

the Processor5. DVD / CD Player – Used to play music

and download programs

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☛Write, on a piece of paper, two new terms you learned today, and give an example of each.

☛Turn in your closure paper as you are leaving class.

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