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Operating Systems Vo
Operating Systems Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 32-Bit Operating System | Type of operating system that processes 32 bits at a time |
| 64-Bit Operating System | Type of operating system that processes 64 bits at a time |
| Action Center | A tool in Windows 7 that lists errors and issues that need attention |
| Administrator Account | In windows, a user account that grants to the administrators rights and privileges to all hardware and software resources |
| Aero Peek | Windows 7 feature that gives you a peek at the desktop when you move the mouse over the rectangle to the far-right side of the taskbar |
| Aero Shake | Windows 7 features that minimizes all other windows except the one you shake |
| Aero Snap | Windows 7 feature that automatically maximizes a window when you drag it to the top of the desktop or snaps to the side of the screen when you drag it there |
| Aero User Interface | The Windows 7/Vista 3D user interface that gives a glassy appearance |
| Child Directories | A directory or folder contained in another directory or folder. |
| Compressed (Zipped) Folder | A folder with .zip extension that contains compressed files |
| Control Panel | A window containing several small utility programs called applets |
| Desktop | The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI loaded |
| Device Driver | Small programs stored on the hard drive and installed in windows the tell windows how to communicate with user hardware / Printers/Phones |
| File Attributes | The properties assigned to a file/ Read Only/ Hidden Status |
| File Extension | The portion of the name of a file that indicates how the file is organized or formatted, the type of content in the file, and what program uses the file |
| Filename | The first part of the name assigned to a file, which does not include the file extension |
| Folder Attributes | The properties assigned to a folder |
| Folder | A directory or folder contained in another directory or folder |
| Gadget | A mini-app that appears on the windows 7 desktop or the Vista sidebar |
| Grafical User Interface (GUI) | An interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface |
| Jump List | Appears when right-clicking an icon in the Windows 7 taskbar and provides access to some of the major functions of the program |
| Library | A collection of one or more folders that can be stored on different local drives or on a network |
| Navigation Pane | In windows explorer or the computer window, pane on the left side of the womdpw where devices, drives, and folders are listening. |
| Network and Sharing Center | The primary Windows 7/Vista utility used to manage network connections |
| Notification Area | An area to the right of the taskbar that holds the icons for running services; these services include volume control and network connectivity |
| Operating System (OS) | The software that controls a computer. An OS controls how system resources are used and provides a UI |
| Patches | A minor update to software to fix an error, add a feature, or address security issues |
| Path | A drive and list of directories pointing to a file |
| Root Directory | The main directory, at the top of the top-down hierarchical structure of subdirectories, created when a hard drive or disk is formatted. In Linux, Its indicated by a forward slash. In DOS and Windows, it's indicated by a backward slash |
| Service | A program that runs in the background to support or serve Windows or an application |
| Screen Resolution | The number of pixels on the monitor screen expressed as two numbers such as 1650x1050 |
| Service Pack | A collection of several patches or updates that OS installed as a single update to an OS or application |
| Sidebar | Located on the right side of the Vista desktop and displays Vista gadgets |
| Standard Account | A user account that can use software and hardware but cannot make administrative changes |
| Subdirectory | A directory or folder contained in another directory or folder. |
| System Information | A Windows tool that provides details about a system, including installed hardware and software, the current system configuration, and currently running programs |
| System Tray | An area to the right of the taskbar that holds the icons for running services; these services include volume control and network connectivity |
| System Window | A window that displays brief and important information about installed hardware and software and gives access to important windows tools needed to support the system |
| Systray | An area to the right of the taskbar that holds the icons for running services; these services include volume control and network connectivity |
| Taskbar | A bar normally located at the bottom of the desktop, displaying information about open programs and providing quick access to others |
| User Account Control (UAC) Dialog Box | A Windows 7/ Vista security feature that displays a dialog box when an event requiring administrative privileges is about to happen |
| Volume | A primary partition that has been assigned a drive letter and can be formatted with a file system such as NTFS |
| Windows Experience Index | A Windows 7/Vista feature that gives a summary index designed to measure the overall performance of a system on a scale from 1.0 to 9.9 |
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