Windows Review

Question 0

device that accepts info (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on the program

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computer

Question 1

chip that holds info that can’t be changed

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ROM

Question 2

group of parts that make up the computer: can be seen and touched

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hardware

Question 3

area of the computer that holds the instructions (programs) and info you give it. when you turn the computer off, the data on it disappears

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RAM

Question 4

device used to enter data and issue commands to the computer

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keyboard

Question 5

software that does a specific task like word processing

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applications

Question 6

built in storage device that has a non removal disk (fixed disk) with a large capacity

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hard drive

Question 7

plug& play portable storage device that uses flash memory and is lightweight

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flashdrive

Question 8

connection point on computers and many other consumer electronics where peripherals can be connected

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USB Port

Question 9

device that makes a hard copy of data in the computer

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printer

Question 10

instructions that tell your computer how to perform a task. it is stored on disks in program files. can’t be seen of touched. 2 types: application and system

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software

Question 11

part of the computer that processes instructions in the memory (RAM)

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CPU

Question 12

read only optical disk that stores large amounts of data

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CD-ROM

Question 13

temporary memory of a computer that erases when it’s turned off

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RAM

Question 14

set of instructions that your computer carries out to perform a specific task like word processing

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program

Question 15

container which files and folders are stored

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folder

Question 16

temporary holding place for data. if you cut and paste info it goes to the _________

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clipboard

Question 17

2 or more computers that are linked together to share programs, data and certain hardware components like a printer

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local area network

Question 18

operating system developed by Microsoft used at MPHS

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windows 7

Question 19

collection of info stored on a computer under a certain name

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file

Question 20

means you the user use pictures to communicate with the computer

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graphical user interface

Question 21

windows term indication that all programs look and behave alike

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common user access

Question 22

ability of an operating system to run more than one program at a time

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multitasking

Question 23

view data and search for a particular file or information; to examine data files

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browse

Question 24

set of software that controls the overall operation of a computer system

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operating system

Question 25

global network connecting millions of computer sharing data, news and opinions

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Internet

Question 26

different kinds of programs (applications) that come with windows

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accessories

Question 27

provides quick access to windows 7 programs and document and information. located in bottom left hand corner of desktop.

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start butto

Question 28

aka system tray, usually has the date& time

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notification area

Question 29

background of the screen where icons appear, your workplace on the screen

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desktop

Question 30

any files or folders that have been deleted go to the

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recycling bin

Question 31

any symbol on the screen in response to your moving

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pointer

Question 32

windows 7 allows you to type in a box that looks for what your trying to find which is called the

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search bar

Question 33

task bar icons display lists of recently opened documents and shortcuts kt common tasks for that program

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jump list

Question 34

contains the start button and shows actively running programs

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task bar

Question 35

small pictures that represent an object or program

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icons

Question 36

blinking vertical line that indicates where texts or graphics will be inserted

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I- Beam

Question 37

buttons that can launch internet explorer, windows, media player

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program button

Question 38

any program that you use often and decide to place on the task bar

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pinned programs

Question 39

allows you to change the view of a document- zooms in and out

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zoom slider

Question 40

button in the middle of 3 buttons located at the right end of the title bar (square)

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maximize

Question 41

bar located above the task bar that tells you about a do unmentioned like how many pages are in it

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status bar

Question 42

button in the middle of 3 buttons located at the right end of the title bar on a maximized window (2 squares)

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restore

Question 43

bar at the right and bottom that let's you move through a document

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scroll bar

Question 44

top right of screen, indicated who is logged in

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username

Question 45

menu bar has been replaced by these, file, home, insert, design, page layout

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ribbon tabs

Question 46

when you select file home insert- this appears underneath

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ribbons

Question 47

eliminating a window from a desktop while allowing it to remain own in the tool bar (-)

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minimize

Question 48

provides quick access info, ?

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help

Question 49

appears at the left end of the windows name or title bar and tells you what software you are in

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program icon

Question 50

toolbar located next to the software icon at the top of the screen that has frequently used commands& can be customized

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quick access toolbar

Question 51

name of the window or file you are on

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title bar

Question 52

area you are working in

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workspace

Question 53

represent each rectangular program file etc that is open

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window