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WP I Unit 1

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
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Cursor   The position indicator on a computer display screen where a user can enter text; also known as an insertion point  
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Default settings   Settings used unless another option is chosen  
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Function keys   A set of 12 "F" keys on the keyboard used as an alternative to the menu system in choosing and executing features  
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Hardware   The physical components, or parts, of the computer  
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Horizontal ruler   Provides features for setting tabs, margins, and indentions  
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Insertion point   The place in a document where something will be added; represented by a blinking vertical bar, also known as a cursor  
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Menu bar   At the top of the screen, a listing of names of menus, each of which contains a set of commands  
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Network computer   A configuration of computers cabled together with one workstation designed as the file server  
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Peripherals   An input device, output device, or secondary storage device that is not part of the central processing unit (CPU)  
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Scroll bar   Appears at the bottom and/or right side of a window to allow a user to view another part of the window  
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Software   A list of step-by-step instructions telling the computer what to do  
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Stand-alone computer   A single, self-contained computer not attached to a network system  
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Title bar   At the top of a window, contains the name of the open program, document, or folder  
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Tool bar   At the top or bottom of the screen, displays buttons you can click to quickly choose a command  
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Word processing   The use of a computer and software to produce written documents, such as letter, memos, forms, and reports  
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Working screen   The work area that has pull-down menus  
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