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Which of the following topics addresses the design and usability of web interfaces?
Which of the following topics addresses the design and usability of web interfaces?
What is primarily focused on ensuring user comfort and preventing strain during computer use?
What is primarily focused on ensuring user comfort and preventing strain during computer use?
Which area involves understanding the basic functions of computer components and their interconnections?
Which area involves understanding the basic functions of computer components and their interconnections?
Which technology helps manage unwanted and unsolicited email messages?
Which technology helps manage unwanted and unsolicited email messages?
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What is a significant consideration regarding the influence of technology on individuals and communities?
What is a significant consideration regarding the influence of technology on individuals and communities?
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Where should you save your work?
Where should you save your work?
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What does CPU stand for?
What does CPU stand for?
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You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder, you would most likely what?
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder, you would most likely what?
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One way to rename a folder is to
One way to rename a folder is to
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You can't find a file you know you saved on your computer. The most likely reason is that
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If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful?
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful?
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Right Click is
Right Click is
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Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
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When using a word processing program such as Microsoft Word, it is necessary to save your work to a file because
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Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is
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Double clicking in the very top left hand corner of a window will
Double clicking in the very top left hand corner of a window will
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To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
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A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
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Computer "Software" refers to
Computer "Software" refers to
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What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data such as income and expenses?
What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data such as income and expenses?
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A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
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Pressing F1 will
Pressing F1 will
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Other terms for "Computer Program" are
Other terms for "Computer Program" are
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This is where you will find the start menu, quick launch area, list of open windowns or programs, and the system tray.
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A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a
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To "Burn" a CD or DVD means to
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Your computer seems to have stopped working, or it has "frozen" you should
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To "reboot" your computer means to
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Mozilla, Firefox, Notepad, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Winamp, and Internet Explorer are all examples of
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In computer technology, PC stands for
In computer technology, PC stands for
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A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a
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RAM stands for
RAM stands for
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Another term for a computer monitor is
Another term for a computer monitor is
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The CPU is commonly referred to as the
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USB is the acronym for
USB is the acronym for
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Your computer speakers plug in to the
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The purpose of the hard drive is to
The purpose of the hard drive is to
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USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
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This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
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A network adapter is also referred to as
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The term "Internet" refers to
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When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to
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Www.google.com is an example of a
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The phrase "surfing the internet" refers to
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"Web Browser" is a
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A way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
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Two or more computers that can communicate together
Two or more computers that can communicate together
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An abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
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If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a
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The hardware that provides printed output from the computer
The hardware that provides printed output from the computer
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The physical components of the computer system
The physical components of the computer system
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The programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
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The unwritten "rules" of etiquette used on the Internet
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You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder, you would most likely
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Right Click is Your friend
Right Click is Your friend
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Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. The keyboard shortcut for the paste command is
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If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a High Five
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Flashcards
Computer Literacy
Computer Literacy
The ability to use and understand computers and related technology.
Evolving Technologies
Evolving Technologies
The constant change and development of technology, like new gadgets and software.
Hardware and Software
Hardware and Software
The physical parts of a computer, such as the keyboard and monitor, as well as the programs that make it work.
Impacts on Society
Impacts on Society
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Website Design
Website Design
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Where should you save your work?
Where should you save your work?
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What does CPU stand for?
What does CPU stand for?
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You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder, you would most likely
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder, you would most likely
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One way to rename a folder is to
One way to rename a folder is to
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You can't find a file you know you saved on your computer. The most likely reason is that
You can't find a file you know you saved on your computer. The most likely reason is that
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If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful
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Right Click is
Right Click is
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Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
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When using a word processing program such as microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
When using a word processing program such as microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
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Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is
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Double clicking in the very top left hand corner of a window will
Double clicking in the very top left hand corner of a window will
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To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
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A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
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Computer "Software" refers to
Computer "Software" refers to
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Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is
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What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data such as income and expenses
What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data such as income and expenses
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A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
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Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the copy command is
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the copy command is
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Pressing F1 will
Pressing F1 will
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Other terms for "Computer Program" are
Other terms for "Computer Program" are
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This is where you will find the start menu, quick launch area, list of open windowns or programs, and the system tray.
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A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a
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To "Burn" a CD or DVD means to
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Your computer seems to have stopped working, or it has "frozen" you should
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To "reboot" your computer means to
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Mozilla, Firefox, Notepad, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Winamp, and Internet Explorer are all examples of
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In computer technology PC stands for
In computer technology PC stands for
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A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a
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RAM stands for
RAM stands for
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Another term for a computer monitor is
Another term for a computer monitor is
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The CPU is commonly referred to as the
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USB is the acronym for
USB is the acronym for
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Your computer speakers plug in to the
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The purpose of the hard drive is to
The purpose of the hard drive is to
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USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
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This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
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A network adapter is also referred to as
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The term "Internet" refers to
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When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to
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www.google.com is an example of a
www.google.com is an example of a
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The phrase "surfing the internet" refers to
The phrase "surfing the internet" refers to
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Web Browser" is a
Web Browser" is a
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a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
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two or more computers that can communicate together
two or more computers that can communicate together
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an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
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If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a
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the hardware that provides printed output from the computer
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer
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the physical components of the computer system
the physical components of the computer system
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the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
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the unwritten "rules" of etiquette used on the Internet
the unwritten "rules" of etiquette used on the Internet
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How to view the contents of a folder?
How to view the contents of a folder?
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How to rename a folder?
How to rename a folder?
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Why can't I find my saved file?
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Which program is best for browsing the hard drive?
Which program is best for browsing the hard drive?
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Before copying text, what must you do first?
Before copying text, what must you do first?
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Why is saving work necessary?
Why is saving work necessary?
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What is the keyboard shortcut for CUT?
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What does double-clicking in the top left corner do?
What does double-clicking in the top left corner do?
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How to select non-contiguous items in a list?
How to select non-contiguous items in a list?
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What are programs that display advertisements called?
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What is 'Computer Software'?
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What is the keyboard shortcut for PASTE?
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Which application is best for financial charts?
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What are hidden programs that collect personal data called?
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What is the keyboard shortcut for COPY?
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What does pressing F1 do?
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What are other terms for 'Computer Program'?
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Where can you find the Start menu, open programs, and system tray?
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What is a small graphic that represents something on a computer?
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What does 'Burning' a CD/DVD mean?
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What should you do when your computer freezes?
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What does 'Rebooting' your computer mean?
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What are Mozilla Firefox, Notepad, and Adobe Acrobat?
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What device connects multiple computers in a home network?
What device connects multiple computers in a home network?
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What does RAM stand for?
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What is another term for a computer monitor?
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What is the 'brain' of the computer?
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What does USB stand for?
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Where do computer speakers plug in?
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What is the purpose of a hard drive?
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What can you connect to USB ports?
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What device sends and receives data over phone lines?
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What is another name for a network adapter?
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What is 'The Internet'?
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What is the typical action for clicking a hyperlink?
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What is www.google.com an example of?
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What does 'Surfing the Internet' mean?
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What is a 'Web Browser'?
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What is a way to save favorite websites for quick access?
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What is a connection of two or more computers called?
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What is 'E-mail'?
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What is the hardware that prints text and images?
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What are the physical parts of a computer called?
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What are the programs that make a computer work called?
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Study Notes
Computer Literacy
- Computer literacy includes hardware, software, connectivity, and societal impacts.
- Understanding these areas is vital in today's digital world.
- P:\ Drive is a designated location for saving work.
- CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.
- Double-clicking a folder in "My Computer" displays its contents.
- Renaming a folder involves right-clicking, selecting "Rename," and typing the new name.
- Lost files often result from not noting the save location.
- Windows Explorer is a program for browsing hard drive contents.
- Right-clicking is an action, not a person; it selects options.
- To copy or cut text in a word document, first select or highlight the text.
- Unsaved work is lost when closing a program without saving.
- Ctrl+X is the keyboard shortcut for the cut command.
- Double-clicking the top-left corner of a window closes it.
- Selecting non-contiguous items in a list involves holding Ctrl and selecting the desired items.
- Adware displays advertisements.
- Software contains instructions for the computer.
- Ctrl+V is the keyboard shortcut for pasting.
- Excel is suitable for financial data charts.
- Spyware collects personal information without consent.
- Ctrl+C is the keyboard shortcut for copying.
- F1 displays help for the current application.
- Software is another term for computer programs.
- The taskbar displays the start menu, quick launch, open windows/programs, and system tray.
- Icons are small graphics representing computer items.
- Burning a CD/DVD saves information on the disc.
- If a computer freezes, save files and restart.
- Rebooting restarts the computer.
- Mozilla, Firefox, Notepad, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Winamp, and Internet Explorer are examples of application software.
- PC stands for Personal Computer.
- A switch connects multiple computers for information sharing.
- RAM stands for Random Access Memory.
- A monitor is also known as a display.
- The CPU is the brain of the computer.
- USB stands for Universal Serial Bus.
- Computer speakers connect to the sound card.
- The hard drive stores information.
- USB ports connect printers, cameras, and other USB-enabled devices.
- A modem sends/receives data over a phone line.
- A network adapter is also called a network card.
- The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers.
- Single left-click is typically needed for clicking links.
- www.google.com is a search engine.
- Surfing the internet involves viewing web pages and clicking links.
- A web browser is software for viewing web pages.
- Bookmarks are for saving favorite websites.
- A network is two or more communicating computers.
- Email is electronic mail.
- A high-five is a gesture of appreciation (in this context, class-related).
- A printer is hardware for printed output.
- Hardware are physical computer components.
- Software are programs or instructions for the computer.
- Netiquette are the internet etiquette rules.
Evolving Technologies
- Technologies are continuously progressing, affecting various aspects of life.
- Staying up-to-date with advancements is crucial for navigating the constantly changing technological landscape.
Basic Concepts in Hardware, Software, and Connectivity
- Hardware are physical computer parts.
- Software provides instructions to hardware.
- Connectivity enables computers to share and interact.
- These fundamental concepts form the base for computer use.
Impacts on Society
- Computer technologies have significant societal effects, altering communication, work, and daily life.
- These effects can be positive and negative.
Website Design
- Website design emphasizes user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing websites.
File Management
- File management involves organizing and maintaining computer files.
- Effective file management is essential for organization and productivity.
Ergonomics
- Ergonomics designs workplaces for user comfort and productivity.
- Addressing user interaction with technology protects from discomfort and health issues.
Popup Blockers
- Popup blockers prevent unwanted pop-up windows.
- These tools enhance browsing and address malicious content.
Networks
- Networks connect computers and devices.
- They enable data transmission and resource sharing.
- Understanding network structures and protocols is fundamental for utilization and troubleshooting.
Spam Filters
- Spam filters identify and block unwanted/inappropriate emails.
- They promote a secure and less distracting email environment.
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts of computer literacy, including hardware, software, connectivity, and their societal impacts. Understanding these topics is essential in navigating today's fast-evolving technological landscape.
