1. BCT Section 1.3 & 1.4 Terms
Input & Output Devices,
Software & Computer Care
1. Word Processing Business application programs that allows to create,
edit, and print text documents
2. Spreadsheet Numbered rows and letter columns.
3. Database Business software that lets you set up electronic filling
system
4. Utility Helps you perform housekeeping chores complete
specialized tasks related to managing your computer
5. Application Software Programs that work with OS software to help you use
your computer to do specific types of work.
6. System Software A group of programs that coordinate and control the
computers resources and operations.
7. Integrated Software Combines software applications into one software
8. Desktop Publishing Uses both pictures and words to give you the ability to
create documents
9. Communications Works with your network and your modem to allow
you to communicate with other computers
10. Multimedia Combines text, graphics, audio, and video
11. Input Devices Allows you to input data into the computer
12. Output Devices Allows you to retrieve data from the computer
13. Magnetic Storage Devices Use oxide-coated plastic storage media called Mylar
14. Hard Disk Drive A storage device that is used to store data inside the
computer
15. Floppy Disk A disc that allows you to store 1.44 MG, or more, of
data
16. Zip Disk A 3 inch disk that allows you to store as much as a GB
of data
17. Magnetic Tape Drives Used to make back up copies of large

2. 18. Optical Discs Uses laser technology to read and write data on
platters
19. CD-ROM Compact disk read only data. Up to 800 MB of data
20. DVD Digital video disk. 4 – 17 GB
21. Operating System PROVIDES AN INTERFACE BETWEEN the user or
the application program and the computers hardware
22. Graphical User Interface Graphical symbols represent files, disks, programs
23. Proper Computer Care No food or drinks, avoid dusty locations, keep magnets
away, use a surge protector
24. Proper Diskette Care Do not remove from drives while drives are still
running or light is still on
25. Proper CD ROM Care Avoid touching the backside of a CD, to avoid
scratches
26. Proper Printer Care Avoid cold, hot and dusty locations
27. How to Maintain your Start a log of information on your computer
Computer System
28. Ergonomics The science of designing equipment for safe
environment