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Introduction to computer applications course

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Includes the computer parts that you can see and touch   Hardware  
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Provides instructions that the computer needs to operate   Software  
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The monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU tower are all examples of what?   Hardware  
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This is the computers "brain", it sends and receives electronic instructions to and from other hardware components.   CPU  
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USB flash drives, CD's, and DVD's are examples of what?   External storage device  
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Includes the operating system that runs your computer   System software  
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Microsoft Office is an example of what kind of software?   Application  
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This is the bar at the bottom of your screen that shows what programs are open.   Task bar  
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These are small graphic symbols which represent an electronic file or folder or application software   Icons  
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This hides the window to a button on the task bar   Minimize button  
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This sizes the window so that it covers the entire desktop   Maximize button  
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This button sizes the window smaller   Restore down button  
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This asks you questions or provides options and opens in the middle of your screen   Dialog box  
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This is a worldwide network that links personal and business computers together   Internet  
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