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CS103(3)
Week 3 vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Central processing unit (CPU) | The main system of a computer that controls and carries out its functions |
| Context-sensitive menus | These shortcut menu choices appear as a user right-clicks on the computer screen |
| Dialog box | A window that appears during the use of a computer application |
| Format painter | A command on the Home tab that provides access to document formatting styles |
| Function key | One of the 12 keys located at the top of the keyboard (F1-F12) Used to perform shortcut functions |
| Key tips | A Windwos Ribbon feature allowing a user to use the keyboard kyes instead of a mouse to switch tabs or activate commands from the Quick Access Toolbar |
| Menu | A graphical collection of options that appears on your desktop so you can perform a function on your computer |
| Microsoft Access | The database creation and management program in the Microsoft Office suite |
| Microsoft Excel | The spreadsheet program in the Microsoft Office suite |
| Microsoft Office 2010 | A suite of computer programs created and distributed by Microsoft that includes word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software |
| Microsoft OneNote | The multi-user collaboration program in the Microsoft Office suite |
| Microsoft Outlook | A personal information manager and e-mail client that is offered as a part of the Microsoft Office software package |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software in the Microsoft Office suite of products |
| Microsoft Publisher | The desktop publishing program |
| Microsoft Word | The word processing program |
| Network drive | A location on a server where networked users can access shared files by mapping to the specific location where they reside |
| Quick Access Toolbar | A group of frequently used commands on the Windows Ribbon interface |
| Recycle Bin | A location on the desktop where files appear after you delete them |
| Scroll bar | Sliding control tools on the bottom and side of the computer window allow you to navigate within your document |
| Shortcut | A graphical icon on your desktop for programs you access frequently or those you choose to access directly from your desktop |
| Status bar | This is a row of information about the current application that appears at the bottom of the document window |
| Task bar | Appears at the bottom of the computer desktop screen and displays all runing programs, frequently used programs, diagnostics, and the date and time |