Question 1

Access keys

Accepted Answer

shortcut keys; keys used in combination to create actions or functions in a software package (non breaking spaces, em dash)

Question 2

Application software

Accepted Answer

any program that processes data for the user (inventory, payroll, spreadsheet, word processor, etc.)

Question 3

Close

Accepted Answer

processing of quitting the open window or application

Question 4

Cursor

Accepted Answer

insertion point in a document in the form of a blinking vertical line on the screen

Question 5

Default

Accepted Answer

the current setting or action taken by hardware or software if the user has not specified otherwise

Question 6

Folder

Accepted Answer

location to save a document and organize many files

Question 7

Hardware

Accepted Answer

physical components of a computer(CPU, keyboard, monitor, printer)

Question 8

Input device

Accepted Answer

hardware used to enter various types of data into a computer, such as a mouse, microphone, pen tablet, etc.

Question 9

Log in

Accepted Answer

the process of gaining entry into a computer or network

Question 10

Maximize

Accepted Answer

make window larger

Question 11

Minimize

Accepted Answer

make window smaller; shrink to an icon on the taskbar

Question 12

Mouse

Accepted Answer

hardware used to move cursor around a document or select menus

Question 13

Network

Accepted Answer

a system that transmits any combination of voice, video, or data between users; includes the network operating system in the client and server machines, the cables connecting them, and all supporting hardware in between - such as bridges, routers and switches, antennas and towers

Question 14

Operating System

Accepted Answer

the software that runs on a computer that is responsible for file management, disks, peripherals, and the general operation of the computer system (such as Windows, Mac OS)

Question 15

Output device

Accepted Answer

hardware that lets the user view or hear processed data

Question 16

Password

Accepted Answer

keyword used to access information on a network, Web site, etc.

Question 17

Restore

Accepted Answer

to refresh or bring back to original position or size

Question 18

Save

Accepted Answer

the process of naming and storing a file for use at a later time

Question 19

Save As

Accepted Answer

A dialog box that will save a document in a specific format.

Question 20

Shortcut keys

Accepted Answer

keyboard combinations used to perform certain tasks, such as printing, saving, copying, bolding, etc.

Question 21

Shut-down

Accepted Answer

the process of closing all application and the operating system

Question 22

Standalone

Accepted Answer

a computer that is not permanently connected to a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN)

Question 23

Start-up

Accepted Answer

the process of turning on the computer and logging into the operating system

Question 24

System software

Accepted Answer

software made up of control programs, such as the operating system and database management system (DBMS)

Question 25

Taskbar

Accepted Answer

an onscreen toolbar that displays the active applications (tasks); clicking on the taskbar button restores the application to its previous appearance

Question 26

Text file

Accepted Answer

a file that holds text without any formatting and can be opened in numerous applications

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