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comp skill vocab
computer skills vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mouse | used to control the on-screen cursor/pointer when selecting items to pull down menus,moving data or drawing graphics in application software |
| operating system | computer program responsible for housekeeping and establishing communications between disk storage device, computer and printer; tells computer how to manipulate information |
| copy & paste | to mark text so that it will be left in its current position, while a copy is temporarily stored in the computer's memory, and then retrieved in another position |
| monitor | displays graphics/text on a screen |
| favorites (bookmarks) | allows the user to save a web address in their browser for viewing at a later time |
| search engine | site that helps the user conduct a search for a specific topic |
| columns | dialog box for creating either equal or unequal size column positions and numbers |
| resolution | the density of dots/pixels on a page/monitor measured in dots per inch (dpi) |
| spell check | computerized dictionary that checks proper spelling and prompts the operator if a misspelled word is located or if it is not found in the dictionary |
| wall paper | background design to desktop; can be changed to various pictures,designs or colors |
| floppy disk drive | device used to read from and write information to floppy diskettes |
| removable disk | storage device that uses some type of disk/cartridge for storing/transporting large files such as documents containing graphics |
| speaker | distributes sound from computer programs/files |
| tool bar | a row,column or block of on-screen buttons/icons that activate certain functions when clicked on w/the mouse |
| inkjet printer | forms characters and graphics by spraying ink on paper; supplies near laser quality resolution |
| digital camera | used to record video/still images in a digial form rather than on a film negative |
| electronic mail sent via the internet | |
| memory | portion of computer that stores information/software while the machine is on |
| recycle bin | location where deleted files are stored until emptied |
| edit text | to delete,insert or rearrange text |