CIS100 2 Flashcards
(23 cards)
Motherboard and processor
Main circuit board and the brain
RAM (memory)
Temporary storage for running programs
Storage
places to save files (Hard drive, SSD, Flash drive, Cloud storage
storage units
Kilo (1,000), Mega (1 million), Giga (1 billion), Tera (1 Trillion)
Peripherals
external devices like printers, keyboards, and mice
Networks
connection between computers to share data
application software
programs you use like word and excel
system software
operating system like windows that helps the hardware work
taskbar and start menu
where you access apps and change settings
mutlitasking
switching between programs and arranging windows
folders and files is..
organizing and managing files like creating, renaming, moving, copying, or deleting
search features
finds files by name, date, size, or type
file compression
reducing file size for storage or sharing
WordPad and Word
basic text formatting (font, size, alignment)
spell check, and file formats (docx, pdf)
Copy/Cut/Paste
Moving or duplicating text of objects in a document
snipping tool
capture part of or the entire screen
navigation
using URLs, bookmarks, pop-up blockers, and privacy settings
Emailing is..
sending, replying, attaching files, managing inbox
email etiquette
clear subject lines, professional tone, and signature
LMS Basics
log in, upload/download files, take assessments, and participate in discussion boards
Malware
Harmful software (viruses, spyware, phishing
Firewall and defender
tools to protect your computer
preventative maintenance
Disk cleanup, error checking, defragmenting, and uninstalling apps
