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Where should you save your work?
Where should you save your work?
P:\ Drive
What does CPU stand for?
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
To view the contents of a folder in My Computer, you would most likely do what?
To view the contents of a folder in My Computer, you would most likely do what?
double click the folder
One way to rename a folder is to?
One way to rename a folder is to?
The most likely reason you can't find a file you know you saved is that?
The most likely reason you can't find a file you know you saved is that?
Which program would be most useful to browse the contents of your hard drive?
Which program would be most useful to browse the contents of your hard drive?
Right Click is?
Right Click is?
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?
Why is it necessary to save your work to a file when using a word processing program?
Why is it necessary to save your work to a file when using a word processing program?
What is the keyboard shortcut for the CUT command?
What is the keyboard shortcut for the CUT command?
What does double-clicking in the very top left-hand corner of a window do?
What does double-clicking in the very top left-hand corner of a window do?
To select items in a list that are not contiguous, you can?
To select items in a list that are not contiguous, you can?
What is a type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer?
What is a type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer?
Computer 'Software' refers to?
Computer 'Software' refers to?
What is the keyboard shortcut for the PASTE command?
What is the keyboard shortcut for the PASTE command?
What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data?
What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data?
What is a type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent?
What is a type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent?
What is the keyboard shortcut for the COPY command?
What is the keyboard shortcut for the COPY command?
What will pressing F1 do?
What will pressing F1 do?
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are?
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are?
Where will you find the start menu, quick launch area, list of open windows or programs, and the system tray?
Where will you find the start menu, quick launch area, list of open windows or programs, and the system tray?
What is a small graphic that represents something on your computer?
What is a small graphic that represents something on your computer?
To 'Burn' a CD or DVD means to?
To 'Burn' a CD or DVD means to?
What should you do if your computer seems to have stopped working or has 'frozen'?
What should you do if your computer seems to have stopped working or has 'frozen'?
To 'reboot' your computer means to?
To 'reboot' your computer means to?
Mozilla, Firefox, Notepad, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Winamp, and Internet Explorer are all examples of?
Mozilla, Firefox, Notepad, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Winamp, and Internet Explorer are all examples of?
In computer technology PC stands for?
In computer technology PC stands for?
What device allows you to connect multiple computers together in your house for sharing information?
What device allows you to connect multiple computers together in your house for sharing information?
RAM stands for?
RAM stands for?
Another term for a computer monitor is?
Another term for a computer monitor is?
The CPU is commonly referred to as the?
The CPU is commonly referred to as the?
USB is the acronym for?
USB is the acronym for?
Your computer speakers plug into the?
Your computer speakers plug into the?
The purpose of the hard drive is to?
The purpose of the hard drive is to?
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect?
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect?
What device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line?
What device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line?
A network adapter is also referred to as?
A network adapter is also referred to as?
What does the term 'Internet' refer to?
What does the term 'Internet' refer to?
When you click on a link (hyperlink), you typically need to?
When you click on a link (hyperlink), you typically need to?
Www.google.com is an example of a?
Www.google.com is an example of a?
What does the phrase 'surfing the Internet' refer to?
What does the phrase 'surfing the Internet' refer to?
'Web Browser' is a?
'Web Browser' is a?
What is a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address?
What is a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address?
Two or more computers that can communicate together is called a?
Two or more computers that can communicate together is called a?
An abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet is?
An abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet is?
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?
The hardware that provides printed output from the computer is a?
The hardware that provides printed output from the computer is a?
The physical components of the computer system are called?
The physical components of the computer system are called?
The programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do are called?
The programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do are called?
The unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet are called?
The unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet are called?
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Study Notes
Computer Literacy Concepts
- Save work in the P:\ Drive to ensure it is stored in the correct location.
- CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, the core component that processes instructions.
- To view folder contents, double-click the folder in My Computer.
- Rename a folder by right-clicking, selecting 'rename,' and typing the new name.
- If a saved file is missing, it's likely due to oversight regarding its save location.
- Use Windows Explorer to browse the contents of your hard drive.
Computer Operations
- Right-clicking is a useful method to access additional options in a program.
- Select or highlight text before copying or cutting in a word processing program.
- Always save work to a file in programs like Microsoft Word to avoid data loss upon closing.
- Use keyboard shortcuts for efficiency: Ctrl-X for CUT, Ctrl-C for COPY, Ctrl-V for PASTE.
- Double-clicking in the top-left corner of a window closes that window.
- For non-contiguous item selection, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on desired items.
Software and Security
- Adware displays advertisements on computers, while spyware gathers personal information without consent.
- Software refers to files containing instructions for a computer.
- Application software examples include Mozilla, Firefox, and Microsoft Word, which are used for specific tasks.
Basic Computer Components
- Taskbar contains the start menu, quick launch area, list of open windows, and system tray.
- An icon is a small graphic representing a program or file on a computer.
- Burning a CD or DVD involves saving data onto the disc.
- If a computer freezes, save all work and restart it to resolve issues.
- Rebooting a computer simply means restarting the system.
Computer Networking and Peripheral Devices
- A switch connects multiple computers in a local network for information sharing.
- RAM stands for Random Access Memory, a crucial component for temporary data storage.
- USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, allowing connections for various peripherals.
- The sound card connects to computer speakers for audio output.
- The hard drive stores information, critical for data retention.
- A modem is used for sending and receiving data over telephone lines.
Internet and Online Interactions
- The Internet refers to a global network of interconnected computers.
- Clicking a hyperlink usually requires a single left click.
- www.google.com is a widely used search engine for information retrieval.
- "Surfing the internet" means browsing web pages and following hyperlinks.
- A web browser is a software application for viewing web content.
Online Etiquette and Communication
- Bookmarks are a way to save favorite websites for easy access later.
- A network consists of two or more computers communicating with each other.
- E-mail is an electronic method of communicating letters or memos.
- Proper online conduct is referred to as netiquette, the unwritten rules of internet etiquette.
Hardware and Definitions
- A printer is the hardware that produces printed output from a computer.
- Hardware encompasses the physical components of a computer system.
- Software includes the programs and instructions that dictate computer operations.
- Maintain awareness of basic computer literacy concepts to navigate technology effectively.
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