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AR WP1- Unit 1
AR WP1- Unit 1 Getting Started
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cursor | the position indicator on a computer display screen where a user can enter text; also known as an insertion point |
| Default settings | settings used unless another option is chosen |
| Function keys | a set of 12 "F" keys on the keyboard used as an alternative to the menu system in choosing and executing features |
| Hardware | the physical components, or parts, of the computer |
| Horizontal ruler | provides features for setting tabs, margins, and indentions |
| Insertion point | the place in a document where something will be added; represented by a blinking vertical bar, also known as a cursor |
| Menu bar | at the top of the screen, a listing of the names of menus, each of which contains a set of commands |
| Network computer | a configuration of computers cabled together with one workstation designed as the file server |
| Peripherals | an input device, output device, or secondary storage device that is not part of the central processing unit (CPU) |
| Scroll bar | appears at the bottom and/or right side of a window to allow a user to view another part of the window |
| Software | a list of step-by-step instructions telling the computer what to do |
| Stand-alone computer | a single, self-contained computer not attached to a network system |
| Title bar | at the top of a window, contains the name of the open program, document, or folder |
| Tool bar | at the top or bottom of the screen, displays buttons you can click to quickly choose a command |
| Word processing | the use of a computer and software to produce written documents, such as letters, memos, forms, and reports |
| Working screen | the work area that has pull-down menus |