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comp skill vocab
computer skills vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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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 |