Computer Key Terms Letter
Patches
Programming modifications or corrections.
Printer
Device that produces printed paper output.
Procedures
Rules or guidelines to follow when using hardware, software, and data.
Program
Instructions for the computer to follow for processing data.
Programmer
Computer professional who creates new software or revises existing software.
Programming Language
A collection of symbols, words, and phrases that instruct a computer to perform a specific task.
Plug-in
Program that is automatically loaded and operates as part of a browser.
Protocol
Rules for exchanging data between computers. The protocol http:// is the most common
Pixel
Smallest unit on the screen that can be turned on and off or made different shades. Pixels are individual dots that form images on a monitor. The greater the resolution, the more pixels and the better the clarity.
Pointer
A pointer is typically displayed as an arrow and controlled by a mouse.
Plug and Play
Other devices that are able to configure themselves. When the computer starts up, it will search for the Plug and Play device and automatically configure it to the system.
Port
Port is a connecting socket on the outside of the system unit. Used to connect input and output devices to the system unit.
Portable Media Player
Also known as digital media player; a specialized device for storing, transferring, and playing audio files.
Portable Scanner
A handheld device that slides across an image to be scanned, making direct contact.
Password
Special sequence of numbers or letters that limits access to information, such as electronic mail.
Phishing
An attempt to trick Internet users into thinking a fake but official-looking Web site or e-mail is legitimate.
Plagiarism
Representing some other person’s work and ideas as your own without giving credit to the original source.
Property
Computer ethics issue relating to who owns data and rights to software.
Purchase Order
A form that shows the name of the company supplying the material or service and what is being purchased.
Programming modifications or corrections.
Printer
Device that produces printed paper output.
Procedures
Rules or guidelines to follow when using hardware, software, and data.
Program
Instructions for the computer to follow for processing data.
Programmer
Computer professional who creates new software or revises existing software.
Programming Language
A collection of symbols, words, and phrases that instruct a computer to perform a specific task.
Plug-in
Program that is automatically loaded and operates as part of a browser.
Protocol
Rules for exchanging data between computers. The protocol http:// is the most common
Pixel
Smallest unit on the screen that can be turned on and off or made different shades. Pixels are individual dots that form images on a monitor. The greater the resolution, the more pixels and the better the clarity.
Pointer
A pointer is typically displayed as an arrow and controlled by a mouse.
Plug and Play
Other devices that are able to configure themselves. When the computer starts up, it will search for the Plug and Play device and automatically configure it to the system.
Port
Port is a connecting socket on the outside of the system unit. Used to connect input and output devices to the system unit.
Portable Media Player
Also known as digital media player; a specialized device for storing, transferring, and playing audio files.
Portable Scanner
A handheld device that slides across an image to be scanned, making direct contact.
Password
Special sequence of numbers or letters that limits access to information, such as electronic mail.
Phishing
An attempt to trick Internet users into thinking a fake but official-looking Web site or e-mail is legitimate.
Plagiarism
Representing some other person’s work and ideas as your own without giving credit to the original source.
Property
Computer ethics issue relating to who owns data and rights to software.
Purchase Order
A form that shows the name of the company supplying the material or service and what is being purchased.