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Computer App Test
| Term | Funtion |
|---|---|
| CPU | What- Brain of the computer Purpose- Processes the software program -CPU's primary functions include getting info from the computer's memory. |
| Desktop | What- First screen that you see when any Windows operating screen is up and running. Purpose- to make it easier to access different application programs, files and documents. |
| File | What- Unit for storing info Purpose- information can be retrieved from the file. Example: a word-processing doc, spreadsheet, a pic, etc. |
| Folder | What- method for organizing files. Purpose- can organize by related topic, by purpose, by type, by genre, and projects. |
| Operating System | What-Software that acts as an interface between you, the application software. |
| Operating System (2) | Purpose- carrying out basic instructions that operate a computer like recognizing info from the keyboard and mouse, sending info to the monitor, printer or speakers and scanners, storing info to the hard drive and removable drives. Examples: Windows 7 etc |
| Uses of COmputers | -Accounts -Games -Educational -On-line banking -Smart ID cards -Supermarkets -Working from home (Tele-working) -Internet |
| Backup | -The most important thing that you store in your computer is information. -It is VITAL that you take regular backups of the information that is stored on the computer -like the cloud, servers, hard drives |
| Create a Good Working Environment | -Frequent breaks from the computer -Appropriate position of screen, chairs and keyboard. -Good lighting and ventilation Cables are safely secured |
| Create a Good Working Environment Also be aware of: | -glare from screens -bad posture |
| Icon | What- small picture that represents processing options such as programs, docs, and shortcuts. Purpose- When you click the button/icon, the file/program will open. |
| Input | What- the data such as numbers, letters, words, images, video and music. Purpose- computer input includes commands and user response. A command directs that computer to execute tasks to perform certain activities. |
| Keyboard (most common input device) | What- input device that allows you to enter letters, numbers and symbols into your computer. Purpose- the keyboard keys include letters and numbers, numeric keypad, special function keys. |
| Hard Copy | What- usually refers to a printout version of a paper. |
| Menu | What- a list of options to choose from Purpose- command or other options from which you can choose from. |
| Mouse (most common input device) | What- the most common input device for a computer. Purpose- used to control the movement of the pointer on the screen. |
| Likes of Computers | -good ventilation -clean environment |
| Dislike of Computers | -dust -drinking and eating over the keyboard. -heat, cold, moisture -don't place objects on top of the monitor. |
| Network | collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communication devices and transmission media. |
| Internet | World wide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and individuals. |
| Web pages | contains text, graphics, audio, video, has built in connections or links to other Web documents. |
| Web Site | related collection of Web pages. |
| Web browser | software program used to access web sites |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator unique address of each web page |
| HTTP | Hypertext Transfer Protocol communications standard used to transfer pages to the web |
| Web Server | computer that delivers (serves) requested Web pages. |
| Networks and the INternet |
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