Windows Review Flashcards
device that accepts info (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on the program
computer
chip that holds info that can’t be changed
ROM
group of parts that make up the computer: can be seen and touched
hardware
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
RAM
device used to enter data and issue commands to the computer
keyboard
software that does a specific task like word processing
applications
built in storage device that has a non removal disk (fixed disk) with a large capacity
hard drive
plug& play portable storage device that uses flash memory and is lightweight
flashdrive
connection point on computers and many other consumer electronics where peripherals can be connected
USB Port
device that makes a hard copy of data in the computer
printer
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
software
part of the computer that processes instructions in the memory (RAM)
CPU
read only optical disk that stores large amounts of data
CD-ROM
temporary memory of a computer that erases when it’s turned off
RAM
set of instructions that your computer carries out to perform a specific task like word processing
program
container which files and folders are stored
folder
temporary holding place for data. if you cut and paste info it goes to the _________
clipboard
2 or more computers that are linked together to share programs, data and certain hardware components like a printer
local area network
operating system developed by Microsoft used at MPHS
windows 7
collection of info stored on a computer under a certain name
file
means you the user use pictures to communicate with the computer
graphical user interface
windows term indication that all programs look and behave alike
common user access
ability of an operating system to run more than one program at a time
multitasking
view data and search for a particular file or information; to examine data files
browse
set of software that controls the overall operation of a computer system
operating system
global network connecting millions of computer sharing data, news and opinions
Internet
different kinds of programs (applications) that come with windows
accessories
provides quick access to windows 7 programs and document and information. located in bottom left hand corner of desktop.
start butto
aka system tray, usually has the date& time
notification area
background of the screen where icons appear, your workplace on the screen
desktop
any files or folders that have been deleted go to the
recycling bin
any symbol on the screen in response to your moving
pointer
windows 7 allows you to type in a box that looks for what your trying to find which is called the
search bar
task bar icons display lists of recently opened documents and shortcuts kt common tasks for that program
jump list
contains the start button and shows actively running programs
task bar
small pictures that represent an object or program
icons
blinking vertical line that indicates where texts or graphics will be inserted
I- Beam
buttons that can launch internet explorer, windows, media player
program button
any program that you use often and decide to place on the task bar
pinned programs
allows you to change the view of a document- zooms in and out
zoom slider
button in the middle of 3 buttons located at the right end of the title bar (square)
maximize
bar located above the task bar that tells you about a do unmentioned like how many pages are in it
status bar
button in the middle of 3 buttons located at the right end of the title bar on a maximized window (2 squares)
restore
bar at the right and bottom that let’s you move through a document
scroll bar
top right of screen, indicated who is logged in
username
menu bar has been replaced by these, file, home, insert, design, page layout
ribbon tabs
when you select file home insert- this appears underneath
ribbons
eliminating a window from a desktop while allowing it to remain own in the tool bar (-)
minimize
provides quick access info, ?
help
appears at the left end of the windows name or title bar and tells you what software you are in
program icon
toolbar located next to the software icon at the top of the screen that has frequently used commands& can be customized
quick access toolbar
name of the window or file you are on
title bar
area you are working in
workspace
represent each rectangular program file etc that is open
window
