Windows® 10 Operating Systems 2019 Basics pt.1 Flashcards
Action Center
The pane where all app and program notifications are consolidated
Active Program
The program currently being worked in by the user
Administrator Account
The account which provides the most control over the computer
Who is Cortana
The Windows® 10 voice-controlled digital assistant
Desktop
The screen which serves as a workspace for running programs, opening and storing
files.
Desktop Background/Wallpaper
The picture or design on the desktop
What is Double-Clicking
Action of clicking the left mouse button twice in quick succession.
Emoji
A small icon or picture to convey an emotion or idea
What is a File
A collection of related information, such as a text document or spreadsheet
What is a Folder
A virtual location where programs, files and other folders can be stored.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
The user interface which allows the use of icons or other visual indicators to interact
with electronic devices, rather than using only text through the command line
and MS-DOS
What is a Guest Account
Account used for users who need temporary access to the computer
Define “Icon”
A small pictures representing files, folders, programs and other items
What is a Kaomoji
A popular Japanese emoticon style created from Japanese characters and
punctuations used to convey emotion
What is the Lock Screen
The screen which is visible when the computer is locked
Lock the Taskbar
A personalization setting which prevents the user from accidentally moving or
resizing the taskbar
Define Multitasking
Working on more than one task at a time by having multiple programs and files
running at the same time
What is a Operating System
Software which manages a device’s memory, processes and hardware
Define “Password”
A string of characters, numbers or symbols required for access to a computer
system; should be confidential
What is Personalization
Customization of the appearance and organization of a user account or desktop
Define “Right-Clicking”
The action of clicking the object with the right mouse button in order to open a
shortcut menu
What is a Screen Saver
A picture or animation which appears on the screen when the mouse or keyboard
has not been used for a set period of time
What is a Shortcut
A icon link created to a file, folder or program for quick access
What is a Shortcut Menu
The menu which lists actions the user can take with an object
What is a “Standard Account”
An account which is used for everyday computing
What is a Start Menu
The menu which allows users to open apps, desktop programs, websites and files
through the use of tiles
What is a “Subfolder”
A folder within a folder
What is the “taskbar”
A long horizontal bar typically located at the bottom of the screen
What is a “Theme”
A collection of visual elements which can affect the style of windows, icons, fonts,
colors and sometimes sounds
What is a User Account
A collection of information which tells Windows® the files and folders a user can
access, the changes a user can make to the computer and a user’s personal
preferences
What is a User Name
Unique name or combination of letters or numbers which identifies a specific
user to Windows®
What is a Virtual Desktop
A working area of a computer screen housed in a virtual environment where
several desktops can be created and accessed
