Monday, May 12, 2008

systems vocab

  • central processing unit-the part of the computer that executes instrunctions
  • expansion slots-the part of the motherboard that allows the connection of circut boards with additional ports.
  • flash memory-a type of removeable memory commenly used in hand-held devices.
  • hardware-the physical parts of a computer system.
  • graphical user interface-a design for the part of an operating system in which the user typically operates a mouse to point and click graphic icons.
  • hard drive-a nonremovable storage devise used to hold software and data on a computer system.
  • input devise-any devise that accepts data from the user.
  • linux-an operating system based on unix that permits any programmer to improve upon it and is available as freeware
  • macOS-the operating system of the macintosh line of computer systems
  • mainframe-a computer system used by large oganizations that can support many users and large databases
  • minicomputer-a computer system smaller and less powerful than a mainframe but capable of supporting multiple users for a small to medium organization.
  • operating system-the software program that oversees and controls everything that happens while a computer is turned on.
  • output devise-a part of the computer system that displays information to the user.
  • platform-the combonation of hardware and operating system that defines the types of support systems your computer will support.
  • professional workstation-a computer system smaller than a minicomputer but more powerful than personal computers.
  • random access memory-a computers primary working memory
  • read-only memory-the part of a computers primary storage that permently stores information
  • supercomputer-a computer that is faster and more powerful than a mainframe.
  • syntax-the structure for entering functions and commands.
  • system software-the software necessary to operate a computer system.
  • system unit-the case that holds the main circitry of a computer.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

carreer matchmaker

job 1
ironworker
pays 25,000-80,000 per year
you need 3 to 4 years of on sight training and some classroom time

job 2
baker
pays 7.79 phr-11.90 phr
need a high school diploma

Monday, February 25, 2008

tah-my music.ppt



this is my favorite group.it is called iron maiden.i learned that ticket prices are through the roof like having a ticket that cost $373.if i had the money i would absolutly go.that is a respectable price to see these guys.for the lenght they have been around.i'm surprised that tickets aren't like $1000.

Monday, February 4, 2008

power point vocabulary 3

  • animated object-an object such as a picture appears by itself in a power point presentation.
  • animated text-text that displayson a powerpoint slide one line or bulleted point at a time.
  • animation-a sound or visual effect added to a powerpiont to make the presentation more intresting.
  • bit-mapped image-an image made from a small aeries of dotts.
  • embed-to insert a aource file into a destination file.
  • footer-a line of text that appears at the bottom of each page.
  • header-a line of text that appears at the top of each page.
  • link-the connection between a source file and a destination file.
  • slide master-a hidden slide in every powerpoint that stores design template specifications.
  • title master-another hidden slide that hides specific templates.
  • transition-the way in which one slide replaces another.

organization chart p.564-566


clubfinanceschart p.563


club merchindise p.561-562


Friday, January 25, 2008

slide show vocabulary

  • color scheme-the eight colors used in the design of a power point presentation.
  • design template-the filr that contains the preprogrammed formatting availaible for a power point presentation.
  • slide layout-a particular combination of placeholders on a power point presentation.

narce.ppt



Friday, January 11, 2008

vocabulary

title area-a place holder for slide titles.
text area-a placeholder for a numbered or bulleted list.
object area-an area that is reserved for objects only.
rich text format-a format that allows text to be read by different apllications.
autocontent wizard-tools that allow you to use programmed layouts,design and text.
boilerplate text-text which is appropriate for that specific presentation.
presentation-a formal or informal report.
thumbnails-small-size views of slides.
splitter bars-horizontal or vertical bars in a slide show document.
title slide- the first slide in a presentation.
title-where the main main topic is shown
placeholder-a location reserving space for a slide element.
indent level-a number that indecates an indent.
promote-moving a sub title to the next higher level.
demote-moving a sub title down one level.
object-non text elements such as clip art, pictures,charts,etc.
subtitle-text which follows a title and gives more details.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008