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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1.operating system | software installed on the computer to help you interact with the computer. |
| 2.provides user interface | a function of the operating system visual elements such as icons in menus to help you interact with a computer. |
| 3.provides utilities | a function of the operating system small programs that help you perform specific functions such as connecting to a network managing resour |
| 4.manages hardware | a function of the operating system programs communicate with the operating system to work with the required hardware,such as the cpu, to complete the required tasks. |
| 5.secures data | a function of the operating system creates profiles with usernames and passwords, so that only those users who know the username and password can access your compuer. |
| 6.Desktop | the screen area that you can see when you log on to windows 7. |
| 7.taskbar | a rectangular bar that usually located at the bottom of the screen.you can use it to select applications running on your computer. |
| 8.start menu | a menu used to start an application,or to restart,log off or shut down the computer. |
| 9.icon | picturues that represent a part of the computer. |
| Shortcut | A link to another part of the computer, it is not the actual program |
| File | An object on the computer that stores files , shortcuts and other folders |
| Folders |