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Windows Topic 1

TermDefinition
Operating System Software installed on the computer to help you interact with the computer
Provides User Interface A Function of the Operating System: Visual elements, such as icons and menus, to help you interact with a computer.
Provides Utilities A Function of the Operating System: Small programs that help you perform specific functions, such as connecting to a network, managing resources, and adding new programs to your computer.
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.
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 computer.
Desktop The screen area that you can see when you log on to Windows 7.
Taskbar A rectangular bar that is usually located at the bottom of the screen. You can use it to select applications running on your computer.
Start Menu A menu used to start an application, or to restart, logoff or shut down the computer
Icon Pictures 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 a computer that stores data, settings, or commands that are used with a computer program
Folder A location on the computer that stores files, shortcuts and other folders.
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