Term | Definition |
Operating System | Software installed an 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 Utilies | A Functions of the operating system:small programs that help you preform specific functions, such as connecting to a network, managing resoures, and adding new programs computer |
Manages Hardware | A Functions of the operating system to work with the required hardware such as the cpu to complete the required task |
Secures Data | A Functions of the operating system: creating profiles with username and passwords, so that only those user 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 |
Task Bar | 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 on applications, or to restart, log off, or shutdown computer |
Icon | Pictures that represent a part of the computer |
Short Cut | A link to another part of the computer, it is not the actual program |
File | An object on a computer that stores data, setting, or sarcomas that are used with a computer program |
Folder | A location on the computer that stores files, short cuts, and other folders |