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Lecture 3 Flashcards

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What is an operating system?

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An interface between software and computer hardware that manages resources and operations.

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What are examples of operating systems?

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Windows, GNU/Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS.

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What is Windows used for?

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A GUI-based operating system for PCs.

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What is GNU/Linux used for?

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Personal computers, workstations, servers, and client/server models.

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What is macOS used for?

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Apple’s personal computers and workstations like MacBook and iMac.

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What is Android?

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Google’s operating system for smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.

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What is iOS?

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Apple’s operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

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What is resource management in an OS?

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Manages hardware resources like CPU, memory, and I/O devices.

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What is process management in an OS?

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Handles processes, allocating resources for smooth execution.

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What is memory management in an OS?

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Manages memory allocation and deallocation.

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What is security in an OS?

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Protects data and resources from unauthorized access.

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What is file management in an OS?

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Handles file storage, retrieval, and organization.

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What is device management in an OS?

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Coordinates input/output devices for smooth operation.

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What is networking in an OS?

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Facilitates communication between connected devices.

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What is the user interface in an OS?

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Provides a graphical or command-line interface for users.

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What is backup and recovery in an OS?

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Ensures data recovery in case of system failure.

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What is virtualization in an OS?

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Supports the creation of virtual environments.

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What is Microsoft Office?

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A suite of applications designed to help with productivity and common computer tasks.

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What is MS Word?

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A word processor developed by Microsoft, part of the Microsoft Office suite.

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What are the file extensions of MS Word?

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.doc and .docx.

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What is WYSIWYG in MS Word?

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What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get ensures the screen display matches printed output.

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What is spell check in MS Word?

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A built-in dictionary that identifies and corrects spelling errors.

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What are text-level features in MS Word?

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Bold, italic, underline, and strike-through formatting.

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What are page-level features in MS Word?

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Indentation, paragraphing, justification, headers, footers, page numbers, and watermarking.

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What editing features does MS Word provide?

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Cut, copy, paste, find, replace, and spell check.

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What is the default layout in MS Word?

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Includes a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, rulers, and status bar.

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What are the two text insertion modes in MS Word?

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Insert mode (adds text) and overwrite mode (replaces existing text).

28
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What shortcuts are used for selecting text in MS Word?

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Double-click: Word; Triple-click: Paragraph; Ctrl + Click: Sentence; Ctrl + A: Document.

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What is MS Excel?

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A spreadsheet program included in Microsoft Office.

30
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What are the file extensions of MS Excel?

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.xls and .xlsx.

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What features does MS Excel provide?

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Data analysis tools, charts, graphs, functions, and large data handling.

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What is a workbook in MS Excel?

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A file containing worksheets related to a project.

33
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What is OLE support in MS Excel?

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Allows embedding objects like documents and pictures within Excel.

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How many rows and columns can MS Excel support?

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65,536 rows and 256 columns per worksheet.

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What are functions in MS Excel?

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Built-in formulas for calculations and data analysis.

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What are common mathematical functions in MS Excel?

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SUM, ABS, SQRT, LOG, and FACT.

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What are common statistical functions in MS Excel?

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AVERAGE, STDEV, MAX, MIN, and COUNT.

38
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What is the autofill feature in MS Excel?

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Automatically fills cells with repetitive data like dates or numbers.

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What is hyperlinking in MS Excel?

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Links files or web pages within a workbook.

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What is Clip Art in MS Excel?

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Allows adding images and audio/video clips.

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What is the spell check feature in MS Word?

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Checks for spelling errors and provides suggestions for corrections.

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What is the purpose of MS Excel charts and graphs?

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Converts tabular data into graphical formats for analysis.

43
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What is the Analysis Toolpack in MS Excel?

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A set of tools for advanced data analysis.

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What is the SORT function in MS Excel?

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Arranges data in ascending or descending order.

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What is Data Validation in MS Excel?

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Allows restricting and validating data entry in cells.

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What is the Page Layout feature in MS Excel?

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Controls themes, colors, margins, scaling, and print settings.

47
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What does Ctrl + Z do in MS Word?

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Performs the undo action.

48
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What does Ctrl + Y do in MS Word?

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Performs the redo action.

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What does Ctrl + X do in MS Word?

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Cuts the selected text.

50
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What does Ctrl + C do in MS Word?

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Copies the selected text.

51
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What does Ctrl + V do in MS Word?

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Pastes the copied or cut text.

52
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What does Ctrl + F do in MS Word?

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Finds specific text in the document.

53
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What does Ctrl + H do in MS Word?

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Replaces specific text with another text.

54
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What is the Paste Special feature in MS Word?

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Pastes text as an uneditable object.

55
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What does Ctrl + G do in MS Word?

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Navigates to a specific page, line, or paragraph.

56
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What are the default rulers in MS Word used for?

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Measurement purposes with inches as the default unit.

57
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What is the status bar in MS Word?

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Displays details like page number, line number, and section information.

58
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How do you perform a comprehensive spell check in MS Word?

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Click Review > Spelling & Grammar.

59
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How do you start a new page in MS Word?

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Insert a page break using Ctrl + Enter.

60
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How do you add images in MS Word?

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Insert > Picture to add images from your computer.

61
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How do you create a chart in MS Excel?

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Insert > Chart to create a graphical representation of data.

62
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How do you calculate the average in MS Excel?

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Use =AVERAGE(range) to find the average of values in the specified range.

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How do you find the maximum value in MS Excel?

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Use =MAX(range) to find the highest value in a range.

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How do you calculate the sum of values in MS Excel?

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Use =SUM(range) to calculate the total of values in a range.

65
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How do you calculate the square root in MS Excel?

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Use =SQRT(number) to find the square root of a number.

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How do you calculate the logarithm in MS Excel?

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Use =LOG(number) to calculate the logarithm of a number.

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