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Outcome 1 Flashcards

1
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The main work area of the screen

A

desktop

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2
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Whenever you open a program, file, or folder, it appears on your screen in a box or frame called a _____

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window

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3
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The ____ displays the name of the document and program. This can also be used to drag the window around the desktop or double-clicked to maximize or restore the window.

A

title bar

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4
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The ____ button hides the open window.

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minimize

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5
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When a window is open but doesn’t fill the whole screen, the ____ button will enlarge it to fill the whole screen.

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maximize

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6
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The ____ is the long horizontal bar at the bottom of your screen that helps to organize all of your windows.

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taskbar

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7
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The ____, at the far right of the taskbar, includes a clock and a group of icons.

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notification area

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8
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When a window is open and fills the whole screen, the ____ button will make it smaller.

A

restore

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9
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Window borders and corners can be manipulated using the mouse pointer in order to ____ the window.

A

resize

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10
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All open windows are represented by taskbar ____.

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buttons

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11
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A small, fixed-size window that asks you a question—often requires a response before the user can continue—is called a ____ box.

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dialog

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12
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The window that is on top of all the other windows and ready for interaction is referred to as the ____ window.

A

active

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13
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A ____ is a small picture preview of the corresponding window or file.

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thumbnail

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14
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When having multiple windows open on the desktop, you can use ____ to take a quick look at other open windows without clicking away from the window you are currently utilizing.

A

peek

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15
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Shortcut key; combination allows you to preview all open windows

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Alt+Tab or Logo Tab

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16
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You can close a program that is not responding by using the ____.

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task manager

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17
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Task manager can be accessed by right-clicking on the taskbar or using these 2 keyboard shortcut key combinations

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Ctrl+Alt+Del or Ctrl+Shift+Esc

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18
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The smallest element of computerized data

A

byte

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19
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A program that allows a user to find, view, hear, and interact with material on the World Wide Web

A

browser

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20
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Alphabetic names used to refer to computers on the internet

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domain

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21
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A piece of information sent by a Web server to a user’s browser

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cookie

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22
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An identity theft scam in which criminals send out spam that imitates the look and language of legitimate correspondence from e-commerce sites

A

phishing

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23
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A special computer connected to a network that provides or serves up data

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server

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24
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Unsolicited “junk” email sent to large numbers of people to promote products or services

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spam

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25
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Term used interchangeably to indicate Microsoft’s file viewing program or Microsoft’s internet broswer

A

Explorer

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26
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A hardware device that allows computers to communicate with each other by transmitting signals over telephone lines

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cloud

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27
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Short-term, temporary memory that contributes to the speed of the computer

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RAM

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28
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A piece of computer software or hardware that restricts the data that is allowed to flow through (blocks undesirable traffic)

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firewall

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29
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To switch a computer off and on again, allowing its operating system and programs to be reloaded

A

reboot

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30
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To transfer a file or files from one computer to another, for example, from a server

A

download

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31
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Copying or sending files or data from one computer to another

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upload

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32
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The group of letters after a period or “dot” in a file name that indicates the format or type of file

A

extension

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33
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The World Wide Web address of a site on the internet

A

URL

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34
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Software that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or devices

A

driver

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35
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A four part or eight part electronic serial number that identifies every computer, cell phone, and device that accesses the internet for tracking purposes (like a license plate)

A

IP Address

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36
Q

3 steps before opening your computer

A
  1. back up
  2. System Restore Point
  3. shut down Windows & unplug console
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37
Q

When unscrewing the back of a console, don’t unscrew the ____

A

power supply

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38
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The power supply is always by the ___ and ____

A

fan and power plug

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39
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2 types of cables you find inside your computer

A
  1. power cables

2. data cables

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40
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Where is the drive bay located in a computer console

A

front of computer

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41
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The ______ is the main circuitry board

A

motherboard

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42
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The ______ are where you plug in printers, external hard drives, headphones, etc

A

I/O panel connectors

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43
Q

Why does the processor cooling fan sit on top of the microprocessor?

A

Help keep it cool

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44
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The _____ is where the motherboard connects to the power supply

A

power supply connector

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45
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_____ exist all over the motherboard to allow it to connect to the hard drive.

A

data connectors

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46
Q

The clock battery is attached to the ____

A

motherboard

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47
Q

The expansion slots are located in the ____

A

back

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48
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6 basic components of any computer system

A
  1. input unit
  2. output unit
  3. storage unit
  4. central processing unit (CPU)
  5. arithmetic & logic unit (ALU)
  6. control unit
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49
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What is another term for these 6 basic components/units?

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functional units

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50
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What are two examples of input devices?

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keyboard, mouse

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51
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3 functions performed by output devices

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  1. accepts code produced by computer
  2. converts codes to readable form
  3. supplies converted results to the outside world
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52
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The data and instructions entered into the computer system through input units have to be stored inside the computer before _____ starts

A

actual processing

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53
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What two elements together are known as the CPU?

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ALU and control unit

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54
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The ____ is the brain of the computer system

A

CPU

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55
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The internal element of the computer that deals with all computations

A

ALU

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56
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Generates intervals during which all activities in the computer system are carried out in ordered steps

A

clock unit

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57
Q

Every operation in a CPU takes place at _____

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clock pulse

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58
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Clock pulse dictates that no operation is performed in less time than transpires between ____

A

clock ticks

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59
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Clock unit speed is measured in ____

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megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz)

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60
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Consolidates ALERTS from key Windows maintenance and security features like Windows Defender/User Account Control, etc

A

Action Center

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61
Q

If Windows requires your attention, the Action Center icon appears where?

A

notification area of taskbar

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62
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Red items in the Action Center are labelled ____

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important

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63
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Yellow items in the Action Center are ____ that you should consider addressing

A

suggested taskss

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64
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How do you access Action Center?

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  1. Start > control panel > System & Security > review computer status
  2. Action Center icon
  3. Start > control panel icon view > action center
  4. Start > search: Action Center
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65
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What does the Action Center icon look like?

A

flag

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66
Q

Antispyware software included with Windows and runs automatically when turned on

A

Windows Defender

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67
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Windows Defender keeps spyware from infecting computer using ______ and ______

A

real time protection and scanning options

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68
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Windows Defender feature: alerts you when spyware attempts to install/run on your computer

A

real time protection

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69
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Windows Defender feature: scans for spyware that may already be present

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scanning options

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70
Q

It’s important to have up-to-date _____ when using Windows Defender

A

definitions

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71
Q

Files that act like an ever-growing encyclopedia of potential software threats

A

definitions

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72
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Windows Defender works with ___ to automatically install new definitions as they’re released

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Windows Update

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73
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3 types of scans that Windows Defender can perform

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  1. quick
  2. full
  3. custom
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74
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Windows Defender scan: Checks places on your computer’s hard disk that spyware is most likely to infect

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quick scan

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75
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Windows Defender scan: Checks all files on hard disk + currently running programs

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full scan

76
Q

Windows Defender scan: checks specific locations

A

custom scan

77
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If you do not use scheduled scans, how often should you update definitions?

A

every week

78
Q

Shortcut key: close program

A

Alt + F4

79
Q

Shortcut key: display print preview

A

Ctrl+F2 or Ctrl+P

80
Q

Shortcut key: switch between open documents/programs

A

Alt Tab

81
Q

Shortcut key: open a new blank document

A

Ctrl+N

82
Q

Shortcut key: open an existing document

A

Ctrl+O

83
Q

Shortcut key: “save as” a document

A

F12 or Alt+F, A

84
Q

Shortcut key: save a document

A

Ctrl + S

85
Q

Shortcut key: close a document

A

Ctrl+F4, Ctrl+W

86
Q

Shortcut key: move to the beginning or end of a line

A

Home/End

87
Q

Shortcut key: move around a document by words

A

Ctrl+L or R arrows

88
Q

Shortcut key: move around a document by lines

A

Up/Down arrows

89
Q

Shortcut key: select all text in a document

A

Ctrl+A

90
Q

Shortcut key: select one word

A

F8 x2 or Ctrl+Shift+L/R arrows

91
Q

Shortcut key: deselect text

A

arrow keys

92
Q

Shortcut key: select from cursor to the end of a document

A

Ctrl + End

93
Q

Shortcut key: delete word to the right of the cursor

A

Ctrl + Delete

94
Q

Shortcut key: delete character to the right of the cursor

A

Delete

95
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Shortcut key: delete word to the left of the cursor

A

Ctrl+Backspace

96
Q

Shortcut key: copy selected text

A

Ctrl+C

97
Q

Shortcut key: undo an action

A

Ctrl+Z

98
Q

Shortcut key: paste selected text

A

Ctrl+V

99
Q

Shortcut key: apply double line spacing to selected text

A

Ctrl+2

100
Q

Shortcut key: bold selected text

A

Ctrl+B

101
Q

Shortcut key: change the case of letters

A

Shift + F3

102
Q

Shortcut key: center text

A

Ctrl+E

103
Q

Area of Word’s status bar that displays word count, page number, etc

A

status info

104
Q

Minimize, restore and maximize in a Word document

A

Window controls

105
Q

Shortcut key: go to start of document

A

Shift + Home

106
Q

Shortcut key: replace words in Word

A

Ctrl + H

107
Q

Shortcut key: create new page in word

A

Ctrl+End+Enter

108
Q

Computers that communicate with each other

A

network

109
Q

4 computer maintenance items that should be performed on a regular basis

A
  1. antivirus scans
  2. cleaning
  3. software updates
  4. regular backups
110
Q

This maintenance item helps eliminate potential security vulnerabilities and provide error fixes

A

software updates

111
Q

Software that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or devices. Without one, the hardware you connect to your computer—for example, a video card or a printer—won’t work properly.

A

driver

112
Q

What does a CMOS error mean?

A

PC needs a new motherboard internal battery

113
Q

Proper shutting down avoids ___: pieces of programs that clutter, build up and create future problems

A

digital detritus

114
Q

Difference between an error message and an error code

A

error messages are usually text while error codes have a numerical value made by the programmer for the programmer

115
Q

Something the user starts in windows such as Word or Excel

A

application

116
Q

A program that Windows runs that may not have a window and may run invisibly

A

process

117
Q

Power-saving state allowing a computer to quickly resume full-power operation when you want to start working again. Works like the pause function in a DVD player

A

sleep

118
Q

Power-saving state designed primarily for laptops that puts open documents and programs on your hard disk and then turns off your computer. Uses the least amount of power. Used when laptop won’t be in use for an extended period and won’t have an opportunity to charge the battery during that time

A

hibernate

119
Q

Combination of sleep and hibernate for desktop computers. Puts any open documents and programs in memory and on your hard disk, then puts your computer into a low-power state to quickly resume your work. Allows users to restore their work from their hard disk. Preferred for desktops

A

hybrid sleep

120
Q

Key that alternates between “off” and “on” like Caps Lock and the F Lock

A

toggle

121
Q

Key dependent on keyboard programming, like F1-F12

A

function

122
Q

Key that changes function of another key when pressed simultaneously or sequentially like Alt, Ctrl, Shift

A

modifier

123
Q

2 most overlooked keys

A
  1. logo key

2. application key

124
Q

Key used to reference the underlined letters in a menu or dialog box that enable commands using the keyboard; similar to shortcut keys ex. F10

A

hot keys

125
Q

Shortcut key: highlight URL

A

F6

126
Q

3 ways to position a wireless router

A
  1. central location
  2. off the floor away from walls and metal objects
  3. reduce interference
127
Q

process of consolidating fragmented data on a volume (such as a hard disk or a storage device) so it will work more efficiently.

A

disk defragmentation

128
Q

rearranges the data on your volume and reunites fragmented data so your computer can run more efficiently

A

Disk Defragmenter

129
Q

Why do people generally think they are safer than they are while on the Internet?

A

Impersonal nature of technology gives us a false sense of security—we can’t be physically attacked through a computer screen. There is a belief that computers automatically take care of internet security.

130
Q

Malware or spyware replaces your home page with one of their own to accumulate hits for a certain website

A

browser hijacking

131
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Tricks users into clicking on a concealed link which gives the scammers access to private information. These links are hidden by adding the link to a transparent layer over what looks like a legitimate web page.

A

clickjacking

132
Q

Locks users into a window; opens multiple windows, or relaunches a website in a window that can’t be closed

A

mousetrapping

133
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Redirects legitimate website traffic to an illegitimate website in order to gain access to personal information

A

pharming

134
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Usually bundled with software; malware that collects information about users without their knowledge and tracks browsing habits. Interferes computer functions

A

spyware

135
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Malware that appears to be harmless or intriguing; tricks users into letting the program access a computer. Usually found in a download or email attachment

A

trojan horse

136
Q

Much like a viral infection, these are programs that self-replicate. They infect computers by spreading from one file to another

A

virus

137
Q

Similar to viruses but are spread without human help

A

worms

138
Q

E-mail scams disguised to look like official messages from a legitimate website; fools users into providing sensitive information like passwords and credit card details

A

phishing

139
Q

Intentionally harmful software or code that damages computers or collects information without a user’s knowledge. Ex: viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spyware, etc.

A

malware

140
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A fake identity used to trick others for personal gain, usually by creating more than one account on a website. Ex. Middle aged man pretending to be a friendly teenager to determine where you live or go to school

A

sockpuppet

141
Q

Representation of a user through graphics or virtual images; one may use an avatar to protect privacy

A

avatar

142
Q

Someone losing their job because of an online post

A

dooced

143
Q

Person who posts comments to get a rise out of users and cause a distraction; may make offensive remarks, post incorrect information, etc.

A

troll

144
Q

Picture, video, post, catchphrase, hoax, topic, concept or piece of media that has gone viral or spread rapidly around the internet

A

meme

145
Q

Anti-cyberbullying law making it illegal to distribute intimate images of a person without their consent

A

Bill C-13

146
Q

Penalties for breaking C-13?

A

Fine from $5000 to $250, 000 or six months imprisonment

147
Q

2 amendments in C-13 to the Criminal Code

A
  1. knowingly publishing an intimate image of a person without their consent gives courts complementary power to order removal of the image and forfeiture if the device used
  2. allow law enforcement officers to collect electronic evidence relating to individuals that are the subject of an investigation
148
Q

Difference between a router and a modem

A

Routers are connected to a modem. The modem allows access to the Internet; the router lets multiple computers join the same network and manages network traffic.

149
Q

Allows access to the internet

A

modem

150
Q

Lets multiple computers join the same network and manages network traffic

A

router

151
Q

Cable used to connect computers

A

ethernet cables, CAT5

152
Q

Similarities between routers and hubs

A

coordinate network traffic

153
Q

Differences between routers and hubs

A

hubs only let computers to communicate with each other and don’t provide firewall support

154
Q

What is the primary reason for configuring a router?

A

security reasons; allows you to set a password for a router

155
Q

Sends a signal that proves that the router is there and that the computer is connected to the router

A

pinging a router

156
Q

How do you reset a router?

A

Stick a bent paper clip into the reset hole. Press and hold. Release. This restarts the router, erases settings and places it into the condition it was in when you first set things up.

157
Q

What is the “ultimate network fix” in the case of a network problem?

A

Restart the entire network—this is a general cure-all for network issues.

158
Q

Explain the function of the notification area in terms of networking software.

A

Contains icons that represent the local network, which indicate the presence of a network connection.

159
Q

Window that lists every network adapter connected to

your PC

A

Network Connections window

160
Q

Tech that has been around since the 1990s. A wireless standard for connecting peripherals and for wireless networking

A

Bluetooth

161
Q

Name three items you need to set up a wireless network.

A
  1. broadband internet connection and modem
  2. wireless router
  3. wireless network adapters
162
Q

Name three ways to help secure a wireless network.

A

a. change the default username and PASSWORD to protect the router
b. set up a SECURITY KEY for your network
c. use a FIREWALL

163
Q

Protects from unauthorized access to your network

A

security key

164
Q

hardware/software that help protect from hackers or malicious software

A

firewall

165
Q

Word interface: Shows the name of the document on screen.

A

title bar

166
Q

Word interface: Located in the top left corner of the Word window; contains some of the most frequently used commands like Save, Undo, Redo. You can add more commands to this if you need. This toolbar helps you to perform Word tasks quickly by
providing one-click access to oft used documents.

A

Quick Access Toolbar

167
Q

Collection of seven horizontal tabbed toolbars arranged on top of each other. These toolbars are accessed through their tabs. The toolbars have command buttons, menus and input boxes arranged in groups. Some have dialog launchers that display a dialog box related to that group. Only
one tabbed toolbar is visible at any given time.

A

ribbon

168
Q

The ribbon can be minimized by clicking the ____ below Window Controls.

A

inverted V

169
Q

Replaces the document window with a full screen menu showing commands for file operations. Also called “backstage”. Includes Save, Save As, Open, Close, Info, New, Print, Save & Send, Help, and Options commands.

A

File tab

170
Q

Used to set tabs and indent text. Show measurements in inches or centimetres depending on specified Word Options

A

Rulers

171
Q

You may use the vertical ruler to set ____ of text in the document.

A

vertical location

172
Q

Allow you to use five different document views: Print Layout View, Full Screen Reading View, Web Layout View, Outline View, and Draft View

A

view buttons

173
Q

View Button: print preview

A

Print Layout View

174
Q

View Button: document on full screen

A

Full Screen Reading View

175
Q

View Button: document as it would appear in-browser

A

Web Layout View

176
Q

View Button: displays document in outline form

A

Outline View

177
Q

View Button: editing view, most used

A

Draft View

178
Q

Displays document info such as the current page number, total number of pages, word count, language, proofing error notification. Customizable by right clicking the status bar and making selections from the context menu.

A

Status bar

179
Q

Lets you zoom out or zoom in the current document. Range is from 10% to 500%.

A

zoom tools

180
Q

Shortcut key: open a new tab

A

Ctrl+T

181
Q

Shortcut key: switch tabs

A

Ctrl+Tab

182
Q

Shortcut key: reload a webpage

A

F5

183
Q

3 things you should do before physically opening your computer

A
  1. backup stuff
  2. set a system restore point
  3. shut down windows and unplug console
184
Q

When unscrewing the back of the console, be sure that you don’t unscrew the ___

A

power supply

185
Q

The power supply is always by the ___ and ___

A

fan and power plug

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