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A network consisting of a central cable to which all network devices are attached
bus network
A group of 8 bits
byte
Fast, direct Internet access via cable TV lines.
cable Internet access
A group of fast memory circuitry located on or near the CPU to help speed up processing.
cache memory
Tiny, hollow tubes made of carbon atoms
carbon nanotubes
A low capacity (typically 650 MB) optical disc that is often used to deliver music and software, as well as to store user data
CD (compact disc)
A CD that can be read from, but not
written to, by the user.
CD-ROM disc
A rewritable CD
CD-RW disc
The location at the intersection of a row and column on a worksheet into which data can be typed.
cell(s)
A mobile phone that communicates via a cellular network
cellular phone
A form of broadcast radio designed
for use with cellular telephones that broadcasts
using antennas located inside honeycombshaped
cells.
cellular radio
One or more sectors; the smallest
addressable area of a disk.
cluster
A networking cable consisting of
a center wire inside a grounded, cylindrical
shield, capable of sending data at high speeds.
coaxial cable
In a database, a field
column
In a spreadsheet program, a vertical group
column
A user interface that requires the user to communicate
instructions to the computer via typed commands
command line interface
Copyrighted software that is developed, usually by a commercial company, for sale to others.
commercial software
The transmission of data from
one device to another
communications
A programmable, electronic device
that accepts data input, performs processing
operations on that data, and outputs and stores
the results.
computer
Any illegal act involving a
computer
computer crime
The knowledge and understanding
of basic computer fundamentals
computer literacy
An act of malicious destruction
to a computer or computer resource.
computer sabotage
A numerical entry in a worksheet
cell
constant value
The part of a CPU core that
coordinates its operations.
control unit
Internet access via standard telephone lines.
dial-up Internet access
A small file stored on a user's hard drive
by a Web server; commonly used to identify
personal preferences and settings for that user
cookie
The chip located on the motherboard of a computer that performs the processing for a computer. Also called
the processor.
CPU (central processing unit)
A type of display device that projects images onto a display screen using a technology similar to the one used with conventional TVs
CRT monitor
Children or teenagers bullying other
children or teenagers via the Internet.
cyberbullying
Repeated threats or harassing behavior between adults carried out via e-mail or another Internet communications method
cyberstalking
The collection of tracks located in the same
location on a set of hard disk surfaces
cylinder
A display device that projects all
computer output to a wall or projection screen.
data projector