A-7 Computers (old) Flashcards

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Four main components of a computer are the CPU,input devices,output devices and ____

A

Memory

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CPU stands for

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Central processing unit

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3
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Cache is a

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Very fast form of RAM

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4
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A hard disk can store data_____than a floppy disk

A

much quicker

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5
Q

What part is the brain of the computer?

A

CPU

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6
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A floppy that is write protected____

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Has the right side window open.

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7
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Another term for a computer program is

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Software

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8
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Can a person write data to a CD ROM?

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NO, Read Only Memory

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How much data can be stored on a single-layer DVD?

A

4.5 GB

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10
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To start the computer turn on the power to ______and _____

A

The computer, monitor

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11
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What is the pc do during Booting?

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Checks Memory and starts the OS

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12
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When do you know the computer is ready to use?

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When the desktop appears.

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13
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Right mouse button is used to____

A

get a context menu

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14
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The Left mouse button is _____

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to click and select.

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15
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Do not switch off the computer without first____

A

Shutting down windows

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16
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A graphical user interface allows the operator to select an operation by

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clicking an icon

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17
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A windows program can be closed by

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clicking the ‘X’ on the upper right of the screen.

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The mouse right-hand button is often used to

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activate a short-cut menu

19
Q

To change margins you click on

A

file; then page setup

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To remove characters to the left you can use the

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Backspace key.

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File names usually have

22
Q

Windows Explorer is a

A

File Manager

23
Q

To X out of a document means to

A

close out of a document.

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Word pad is a Windows ____ program and is used for creating simple____files.

A

accessory and text

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Which Windows utility program is used to manage files
Windows Explorer or My Computer
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Cut VS Copy
Cut- removes selected files and places it on the clip board. | Copy- leaves the file intact by creating a duplicate.
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To restore files you have sent to the recycle bin___
click edit, the click undo delete
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The back button on the my computer tool bar is used to.
display a previous level on the directory system
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Can files from A: Drive be restored
No
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What is the purpose to formatting a floppy disk?
to prepare the disk for storing information.
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The temporary storage area that is used for Cut/ Copy commands is called.
Clipboard
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WWW means
World Wide Web
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HTTP means
Hyper text transfer protocol
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Four items available on the Internet Explorer toolbar.
Favourites, Search, Refresh, Home, Back, Forward, address bar.
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How to add a website to your favourite menu?
At the website click on "Favourites" then click add
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In your email address what is the purpose of the @ sign.
The @ sign is a separator and tells the system it is an e-mail.
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Three search engines available for use on the internet
AltaVista, HotBot, Metacrawler, Dogpile, Search.com, Go, Lycos,WebCrawler, Google, Mamma, Yahoo!, Open Directory Project, Northern Light
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One method to keep your computer safe from viruses of from Malicious Programs
By downloading security patches from microsoft.com
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What does Spyware and Adware refer to?
Spyware is a generic term describing software whose purpose is to collect information from your computer. Adware is any software application in which advertising banners are displayed while the program is running.
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What is a Cookie?
A Cookie is a very small text file placed on your hard drive by a Web Page server. It is essentially your ID card, and cannot be executed as a code or deliver viruses.