Vocabulary

Central processing unit-is responsible for performing all of the arithmetic and logical instructions that the computer can do.
Expansion slots-circuits boarda that allow you to attach additional devices your computer system
Flash memory-A type of removable memory commonly used in small hand-held devices, such as cell phones, digital cameras, and digital music players.
graphing user interface- A desing for the part of na operating system in which the user typically operates a mouse to point and click on graphing icons representing files, folders, disks, and programs.
Hard druve-A nonremovable storage device used to hold software and data on a computer system.
Hardware- The physical parts of a computer system including input, output,storage , and other divice.
Input device-Any device that accepts data from the user, such as a keyboard or mouse.
Linux-An operation system based on Unix that permits any programmer to inprove upon it and 8is available as freeware.
MacOsThe- operating system of the Macistosh line of computer syste3m.
mainframe-A computer system used by large organizations that can support many users nad large databases.
minicomputer-A computer system amsller and less than a mainfrane but capable of supporting multiple users for a small to mediumsized organizations
motherboard-The main circuit board containing a computer's central processing unit (CPU), memory,and expansion.slots.
operating system-the soft ware program that overses and controls everything that happens while a computer is turned on.
output device-A part of the computer system that displays information to the user, such as a monitor or a orinter.
platform-The combination of hardware and operating sysyem that defines the type of programs and device your computer will support.
professional workstation-A computer system asmaller that a minicomputer but more powerful that most personal computers.
random acess memory-a computer 's primary working memory that temporarily stores information while computer is turn on.
read-only memory-The part of a computer's primary storage that performently stores information, even when the computer is turned off.
supercomputer-A computer that is fastre and more thana minframe.Supercomputer are used by large research facilities or government agencies needing a lot of processing ability.
syntax-The structure for entering functions and commands including spelling, punctuation,a nd acceptable keyboard.
system software-The software necessary to operate and maintain a computer, including operating systems and utility programs.
system unit-the case that holds the main, internal circuit of a computer including the motherboard, disk ,drives ,and power supply.
user interface-the visual portion of the operating system software that determines the manner in which users interact with the computer.
utility program- a progar that assists the user in maintaining anf=d improving the operating system.
virus-A program designrd as a prank that replicates itself form one computer to another.
windows-the common name of the family of operating system with graphing user interfaces, manufactured by Microsoft Corp.

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Self Evaluation

Career Match Maker.

Cosmetologist- ranked number one on my top ten!

How much money- Starting:17,000 and $40,000

Being more experanced: 50,000.

Education needed- you need to go though beauty school to become one.

Discription-Today’s cosmetologists are trained in a lot more than decorating and painting us. In addition to knowing how to style hair and apply make-up, they are also trained to keep our hair, skin, and nails healthy and in good condition.

Computer Engineer- Ranked number two on my top ten!

How much money- Sarting:$40,000 and $60,000


More experanced:between $80,000 and $83,000 a year. Senior engineers can make over $100,000 a year.


Education Needed-In most states, computer engineers who are self-employed must be licensed. Licensing requirements vary from state to state but in most cases, candidates must have graduated from an accredited school.


Discription-Computer engineers design and build computers and related components. There are two main types of computer engineers: hardware engineers and software engineers

SELF EVALUATION

Lindsey- New York

1. Year of statehood-July 26, 1788

2. Populations- 18,916,457

3. Capital- Albany

4. Motto- Excelsior

5. Bird- Blue Bird

6. Flower-Rose

7. Tree- Sugar Mapel

8. Song Title- I love New York

9. Save a picture of the state flag, state shape, state bird, state flower, and state tree to your server folder. (Right click on the picture on the interent/save picture or image) List the filenames below that you used to save the pictureLIST OF THE FILENAMES IN YOUR POST

-NewYorkStateFlag

-NewYorkShape

-NewYorkStateFlower

10. Find 2 popular tourist attractions located in your state and know the following information for each ( Museum, Universities, National Forest, State Parks, Sports Team)a. Name of each attraction

1. Niagara Falls

2. Natinal Base-ball Hall Of Fame

b. The city where each attraction is located.

1. Niagra Falls, New York

2.Cooperston, New York

c. Give a brief description of each attraction

1. Biggest Waterfall In the US

2.This has some of the oldest and most famous base ball players and base ball payers items, Along with information.

d. Save a picture of each tourist attraction to your server folder (ID#) List below the filenames you used when you saved the pictures.LIST OF THE FILENAMES IN YOUR POST

-Exhbits_autum_glory

-falls-Kross1

11. Find 4 fast facts about your state. Remember you are trying to entertain so pick interesting facts that make your state UNIQUE.

a. Drop of the ball on New Years is held in New Yorks TIME SQUARE!

b. The largest China Town in the US is found in New York.

c. The Fall of the Twin Towers took place in New York.

d. New York Has the Metropoliton Opera or rahter know as the Lincoln Center)

12. List all sources used in finding your state information and pictures (EX: www.50states.com) include the following about each site:a. Name (title bar)b. URL addressc. date you accessedd. Author of site (if there is one)e. Date of posting/revision of site (if it appears on the bottom of the website page)

- http://www.50states.com/

-http://www.wikipidia.com/

-http://www.niagra-usa.com/

- http://www.basbeballhalloffame.org/

All of these were visited on the date of Feb. 27, 2008

Music.ppt

If I was to go and see Luke Pickett, I would pay at most 60 dollars to see him. Well seeing how I don't understand how united kingdom money works, I think i would pay that much money to go and see him, because it doesnt look like that much.