A-7 Computers (old) Flashcards
Four main components of a computer are the CPU,input devices,output devices and ____
Memory
CPU stands for
Central processing unit
Cache is a
Very fast form of RAM
A hard disk can store data_____than a floppy disk
much quicker
What part is the brain of the computer?
CPU
A floppy that is write protected____
Has the right side window open.
Another term for a computer program is
Software
Can a person write data to a CD ROM?
NO, Read Only Memory
How much data can be stored on a single-layer DVD?
4.5 GB
To start the computer turn on the power to ______and _____
The computer, monitor
What is the pc do during Booting?
Checks Memory and starts the OS
When do you know the computer is ready to use?
When the desktop appears.
Right mouse button is used to____
get a context menu
The Left mouse button is _____
to click and select.
Do not switch off the computer without first____
Shutting down windows
A graphical user interface allows the operator to select an operation by
clicking an icon
A windows program can be closed by
clicking the ‘X’ on the upper right of the screen.
The mouse right-hand button is often used to
activate a short-cut menu
To change margins you click on
file; then page setup
To remove characters to the left you can use the
Backspace key.
File names usually have
two parts
Windows Explorer is a
File Manager
To X out of a document means to
close out of a document.
Word pad is a Windows ____ program and is used for creating simple____files.
accessory and text
Which Windows utility program is used to manage files
Windows Explorer or My Computer
Cut VS Copy
Cut- removes selected files and places it on the clip board.
Copy- leaves the file intact by creating a duplicate.
To restore files you have sent to the recycle bin___
click edit, the click undo delete
The back button on the my computer tool bar is used to.
display a previous level on the directory system
Can files from A: Drive be restored
No
What is the purpose to formatting a floppy disk?
to prepare the disk for storing information.
The temporary storage area that is used for Cut/ Copy commands is called.
Clipboard
WWW means
World Wide Web
HTTP means
Hyper text transfer protocol
Four items available on the Internet Explorer toolbar.
Favourites, Search, Refresh, Home, Back, Forward, address bar.
How to add a website to your favourite menu?
At the website click on “Favourites” then click add
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.
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
One method to keep your computer safe from viruses of from Malicious Programs
By downloading security patches from microsoft.com
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.
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.
