Name:____________________________
_____ 1. application
_____ 2. vandalism
_____ 3. password
_____ 4. arrow keys
_____ 5. on-line safety
_____ 6. hardware
_____ 7. text
_____ 8. numeric keypad
_____ 9. AUP
_____ 10. multimedia
_____ 11. printer
_____ 12. CPU
_____ 13. mouse
_____ 14. software
_____ 15. cursor
_____ 16. monitor
_____ 17. delete
_____ 18. return/enter
_____ 19. stand alone computer
_____ 20. keyboard
Technology Terms List # 1
a. Intentional act of destroying computer files or
computer networks.
b. Words on a page
c. A computer that does not rely upon any other
computer or server to work
d. Programs that allow you to accomplish certain tasks
such as write letters, analyze numbers, sort files,
manage finances, draw pictures, and play games.
e. A hardware output device used to make a paper
copy of what is created on the computer.
f. A code for the security protection to allow access to
a computer or the computer programs.
g. Precautions taken to protect personal information
and images from being misused by others.
h. The portion of a keyboard, set up like an adding
machine or calculator used to enter numbers and
equations quickly into the computer.
i. The merging of traditional computer creation with
other media such as laser disc, television, CD-Rom,
sound and video
j. A hand held input device
k. The screen – an output device
l. The hardware input device used to enter letters and
numbers into the computer.
m. Part of the computer system, such as a keyboard,
screen, mouse, joystick, printer, speakers, etc.
n. The key used to begin a new line in a word
processor, or to enter information into a spreadsheet.
It is the same as clicking OK in a dialog box.
o. A key used to erase characters to the right of the
cursor.
p. This is where the action is located on your screen
represented by a flashing line. When you type on
your keyboard, the information appears at the cursor.
q. Central Processing Unit
r. Acceptable Use Policy – a set of rules and guidelines
that are set up to regulate Internet use and to protect
the user.
s. The keys on the computer keyboard used to move
the cursor up, down, left, or right on your screen.
t. Program or software.