computer skills vocabulary
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
Help!
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| mouse | used to control the on-screen cursor/pointer when selecting items to pull down menus,moving data or drawing graphics in application software
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| operating system | computer program responsible for housekeeping and establishing communications between disk storage device, computer and printer; tells computer how to manipulate information
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| copy & paste | to mark text so that it will be left in its current position, while a copy is temporarily stored in the computer's memory, and then retrieved in another position
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| monitor | displays graphics/text on a screen
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| favorites (bookmarks) | allows the user to save a web address in their browser for viewing at a later time
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| search engine | site that helps the user conduct a search for a specific topic
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| columns | dialog box for creating either equal or unequal size column positions and numbers
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| resolution | the density of dots/pixels on a page/monitor measured in dots per inch (dpi)
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| spell check | computerized dictionary that checks proper spelling and prompts the operator if a misspelled word is located or if it is not found in the dictionary
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| wall paper | background design to desktop; can be changed to various pictures,designs or colors
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| floppy disk drive | device used to read from and write information to floppy diskettes
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| removable disk | storage device that uses some type of disk/cartridge for storing/transporting large files such as documents containing graphics
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| speaker | distributes sound from computer programs/files
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| tool bar | a row,column or block of on-screen buttons/icons that activate certain functions when clicked on w/the mouse
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| inkjet printer | forms characters and graphics by spraying ink on paper; supplies near laser quality resolution
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| digital camera | used to record video/still images in a digial form rather than on a film negative
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| electronic mail sent via the internet
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| memory | portion of computer that stores information/software while the machine is on
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| recycle bin | location where deleted files are stored until emptied
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| edit text | to delete,insert or rearrange text
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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