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Windows Review Flashcards

0
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device that accepts info (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on the program

A

computer

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chip that holds info that can’t be changed

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ROM

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2
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group of parts that make up the computer: can be seen and touched

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hardware

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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

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RAM

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4
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device used to enter data and issue commands to the computer

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keyboard

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5
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software that does a specific task like word processing

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applications

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6
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built in storage device that has a non removal disk (fixed disk) with a large capacity

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hard drive

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plug& play portable storage device that uses flash memory and is lightweight

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flashdrive

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8
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connection point on computers and many other consumer electronics where peripherals can be connected

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USB Port

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9
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device that makes a hard copy of data in the computer

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printer

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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

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software

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11
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part of the computer that processes instructions in the memory (RAM)

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CPU

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12
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read only optical disk that stores large amounts of data

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CD-ROM

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13
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temporary memory of a computer that erases when it’s turned off

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RAM

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14
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set of instructions that your computer carries out to perform a specific task like word processing

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program

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15
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container which files and folders are stored

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folder

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16
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temporary holding place for data. if you cut and paste info it goes to the _________

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clipboard

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17
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2 or more computers that are linked together to share programs, data and certain hardware components like a printer

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local area network

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18
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operating system developed by Microsoft used at MPHS

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windows 7

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19
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collection of info stored on a computer under a certain name

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file

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20
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means you the user use pictures to communicate with the computer

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graphical user interface

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21
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windows term indication that all programs look and behave alike

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common user access

22
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ability of an operating system to run more than one program at a time

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multitasking

23
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view data and search for a particular file or information; to examine data files

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browse

24
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set of software that controls the overall operation of a computer system

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operating system

25
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global network connecting millions of computer sharing data, news and opinions

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Internet

26
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different kinds of programs (applications) that come with windows

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accessories

27
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provides quick access to windows 7 programs and document and information. located in bottom left hand corner of desktop.

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start butto

28
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aka system tray, usually has the date& time

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notification area

29
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background of the screen where icons appear, your workplace on the screen

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desktop

30
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any files or folders that have been deleted go to the

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recycling bin

31
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any symbol on the screen in response to your moving

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pointer

32
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windows 7 allows you to type in a box that looks for what your trying to find which is called the

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search bar

33
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task bar icons display lists of recently opened documents and shortcuts kt common tasks for that program

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jump list

34
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contains the start button and shows actively running programs

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task bar

35
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small pictures that represent an object or program

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icons

36
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blinking vertical line that indicates where texts or graphics will be inserted

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I- Beam

37
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buttons that can launch internet explorer, windows, media player

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program button

38
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any program that you use often and decide to place on the task bar

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pinned programs

39
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allows you to change the view of a document- zooms in and out

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zoom slider

40
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button in the middle of 3 buttons located at the right end of the title bar (square)

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maximize

41
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bar located above the task bar that tells you about a do unmentioned like how many pages are in it

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status bar

42
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button in the middle of 3 buttons located at the right end of the title bar on a maximized window (2 squares)

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restore

43
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bar at the right and bottom that let’s you move through a document

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scroll bar

44
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top right of screen, indicated who is logged in

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username

45
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menu bar has been replaced by these, file, home, insert, design, page layout

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ribbon tabs

46
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when you select file home insert- this appears underneath

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ribbons

47
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eliminating a window from a desktop while allowing it to remain own in the tool bar (-)

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minimize

48
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provides quick access info, ?

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help

49
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appears at the left end of the windows name or title bar and tells you what software you are in

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program icon

50
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toolbar located next to the software icon at the top of the screen that has frequently used commands& can be customized

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quick access toolbar

51
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name of the window or file you are on

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title bar

52
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area you are working in

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workspace

53
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represent each rectangular program file etc that is open

A

window

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