Basic terms of computer science

Информатика - (German Informatics, French Informatique, visual computer science - computer science, informatics - the essence, general properties and laws of scientific information (information, message, information), as well as scientific communication system (methods and means of dissemination of that scientific information) The term "informatics" was coined in 1962 by Philippe Dreyfus in France as a science, a combination of the words informatique and automatique. originated. This term was coined to name an area that studies the automatic processing of data.

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Motherboard - integrated circuits, which contain the processor, RAM and system elements.

Marked section - Using any optional or rectangular area marking device of the paint program, the separated part of the picture is formed by a rectangle with a ring (barcode) around the separated part.

Buffer - a special part of the computer memory where the copied copy is located.

CD-ROM - CD reader.

Dastur - a finite sequence of commands given to a computer to perform a specific task.

Close the program - Completion of work on the program.

Delete - delete command or button.

Floppy disk - a flexible type of magnetic disks that are used to transfer data from one computer to another.

Disk drive - a device for writing data to disks and reading data on them.

Exit - Exit command or button.

File - information stored in external memory under a name.

File icon - an icon showing the file name and the character corresponding to the program in which this file was created.

Open the file - run the file.

Standard - a person working on a computer.

Hardware - computer devices, also called hard part.

Информатика - A science that deals with the search, collection, storage, processing and use of information in various fields of human activity with the help of computer technology.

Interface - a dialog box that facilitates the user's operation of the program.

Internet (ingl. international va NETwork) is a set of interconnected computer networks that cover the globe.

Workspace - The part of the desktop free of icons.

Keyboard (keyboard) - a set of keys with letters, numbers and other characters. It is used to enter various information and commands into the computer, that is, to communicate with the computer.

Compact disk - A plastic disk that stores data several hundred times larger than optical recording magnetic disks.

Компьютер - (meaning "counter" in English) an automatic device that allows you to quickly process information of different sizes and shapes.

Context menu - a list of auxiliary actions that can be opened with the right mouse button.

Magnetic disk - There are hard and flexible types of data disks, magnetic disks, which are used in the computer's memory device and are organized in the form of round plates or plates arranged parallel on one axis.

Tasks panel - the Start button on the desktop of the Windows operating system, the quick launch bar, the title corresponding to the running programs, and so on.

My Documents folder - the folder where the user data is stored, the desktop folder icon is displayed.

Menu - a grouped list (bar) of the options that the program can perform, usually the menu bar is located at the top of the window.

Monitor - is a device that performs a function similar to a television screen, allowing the screen to reflect the processes taking place on the computer (ie, the picture being drawn, the letters being written, the movie being watched), also known as a display.

Operating system - a program that ensures the balanced operation of computer devices and programs and makes it easier for a person to work on a computer, such as Windows 98, Windows XP, Linux, Unix.

Palette - A set of colors used to select different colors.

Folder - (directory) the part of the external memory that stores information about grouped files.

Pixel (Pixel - English pixel, pel - pix element abbreviation of, in some sources pisture cell - image element) - the smallest and indivisible point of the image.

Pictogram - a small image on the monitor, which is adapted to an object (file, program, etc.).

Power button - the system unit and the (pictured) button on the monitor, when pressed, the devices are connected to the power supply.

Printer (English printer - "printer") - a device for printing computer-generated images and texts (stories, abstracts, etc.) on paper.

Space - space bar.

Processor (English proccesor - "process controller") - an electronic circuit that controls the operation of all devices in the computer.

Start button - A Start menu is created in Windows, which is associated with the start of work and contains all the options.

Save - Place the required information in the form of a file in external memory for later use.

Title bar - a bar with the name of the running program in the dialog box, the name of the file being processed.

Basket - directory for temporary storage of deleted data.

Mouse - a device that allows you to control the computer in a convenient way, to perform some tasks easily.

Block system - a set of electronic circuits and devices wrapped in a protective sheath.

Software - computer programs, also called soft part, the main reason for this is that they can be easily deleted or replaced with another.

Edit - make changes to the file, for example: delete, add more.

External memory - hard drives, CDs and floppy disks, the data on which is stored even when the computer is disconnected from the power supply.

Sound output devices (also called a soundblaster) - devices that transmit sounds from movies, clips, songs, music. The sound can be heard through a speaker or headphones.

Toolbar - Lines or rows with icons of actions in the program menus.

Winchester (vint) - a hard type of magnetic disk, which is placed in the system block, hard drives can store several thousand times more data than floppy disks.

Windows (visual Windows - "window") - is an English word meaning windows, windows, windows, the name of the operating system.

Windows desktop - (Russian desktop) A view that appears on the monitor when the Windows operating system starts.

Label - an image (icon) with an arrow in the corner, each tab corresponds to a file or folder, and they can be easily opened with the desired folder or file.