1. Keyboarding I Vocabulary Study

2. Basic Computing Processes
Input
Processing
Storage
Output

3. Computer Hardware
The visible, touchable parts of the computer

4. Input
Data that enters an information system

5. Input Device
Units that gather information and transform that information into a series of electronic signals for the computer

6. Types of Input Devices Keyboard Mouse
An input device which sends data to the processor
Mouse
An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the device along the surface of a desk
Other types of input devices include:
Microphone, Scanner, and Touch Screen
Can you think of any other input devices?

7. Types of Keys on the Keyboard
Alphabetic Keys
Letters a – z on the keyboard
Numeric Keys
Numbers 0 – 9 on the keyboard
Function Keys
Keys that allow you to do special things like print
Manipulative/Modifier Keys
Shift, Caps Lock, Tab, Return, Backspace, Alternate, Control, Windows, etc.

8. Processing Manipulating raw data according to instructions
Central Processing Unit (CPU) – The “brains” of the computer.

9. Storage
The ability of a computer to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off.

10. Storage Device
A storage process that holds data outside of the processing unit

11. Types of Storage Devices
USB Flash Drive
A portable storage device that plugs into a USB port in front or back of the computer.
CD/DVD
Plastic disk written on with laser beams to store data
CD/DVD Drive
Where a computer reads or writes to a “compact disk” (CD or DVD)

12. More types of Storage Devices
Hard Drive
Primary device used to store information
Magnetically stores data on a stack of rotating disks called platters.
May be internal or external
Other types of storage devices include:
Memory Card and online storage sites
Can you think of any other types of storage devices?

13. Output
Useful information that exits in an information system

14. Output Device
A means of viewing processed data

15. Types of Output Devices
Monitor
Screen – Most commonly used video display
Printer
Output device that produces a hard copy of information in a computer document or screen
Other types of output devices include:
Speakers, Headphones, and Projector
Can you think of some other output devices?

16. Computer Hardware in Plain English
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17. Computer Software in Plain English
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18. Software Terms Software/program Application Software Word Processing
Written instructions for the computer designed to solve specific problems or for specific uses (Example: Word processing, spreadsheets, graphic design, etc.)
Application Software
Programs written to complete specific tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, or games
Word Processing
The process of editing and formatting words
MS Word
A type of application software for word processing

19. Operating System Terms
Operating System software
Master controller for all activities that take place within a computer
MS Windows/Mac OS
Types of system software
They run the basic operations of your computer.

20. Important terms to know
Return/Enter
A manipulative key which advances the cursor
Login/Logoff
The means of entering and exiting a computer system
Cursor
The position indicator
Prompt
A message from the computer that requires a response from the user
Default
Settings used unless another option is chosen

21. Types of Spacing in a Document
Single Space (SS)
0 blank lines
1 enter or typing on every available line
Double Space (DS)
1 blank line, 2 enters or typing on every other available line
Triple Space (TS)
2 blank lines, 3 enters or leaving two blank lines between each line of writing
Quadruple Space (QS)
3 blank lines, 4 enters or leaving 3 blank lines between each line of writing

22. Technique Feet placed for balance
Body centered to the “H” Key with elbows at sides
Sit with back straight and hips in the back of the chair
Curve fingers over homerow
Wrists off the keyboard and table
Eyes on the printed copy
Key by touch with correct finger
Sit a hand-span from the table edge

23. Using Wordwrap Manual Return (also called a Hard Return)
When the computer operator physically presses the return or enter key
Automatic Return (also called a Soft Return or Wordwrap)
When the computer makes the decision to start a new line
The feature of a word processing software that allows the computer to return for you at the end of each line.

24. The End!
Good job!