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Flashcards by Ellie T (Extreme, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Ellie T (Extreme
almost 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is Windows Explorer? | A file managing application. |
| What can you do in Windows Explorer? | Navigate the hard drive, organize files, display files/folders |
| What can you keep in a folder? | Photos, files, Word documents, ect |
| Can a folder be empty? | Yes |
| What is the default Windows application for editing text files? | Notepad |
| What is the default Windows application for word processing? | Wordpad |
| What does DOS stand for? | Device Operating System |
| What is the clipboard? | The invisible place copied or cut articles are stored |
| When do you use the clipboard? | When you click 'cut' or 'copy' and then paste. |
| What are the different ways to copy something? | Right click > Copy CTRL+C |
| What is the Windows Task Manager? | A program that allows you to see everything running on the computer at once. |
| How do you open the Windows Task Manager? | CTRL+ALT+DELETE |
| What is the difference between a folder and a directory in operating systems? | Folders have a small graphic folder; directories are lists with names and very few images. |
| What can you do with Windows Paint? | Edit images or paint. |
| What is the task bar? | The bar on the bottom or side of the screen. |
| What can you see on the Task Bar? | Running or pinned applications, the time, notifications |
| Why is the control panel typically used? | It contains controls for every aspect of the computer. |
| What does the dash in the top-right corner of an application do? | Minimize |
| What does the square in the top-right corner of an application do? | Restore the application size |
| What does the 'x' in the top-right corner of an application do? | Close the application |
| What is a user in Windows? | The profile/account for the person using the computer. |
| Can there be more than one user logged in at a time? | Yes |
| Do you need a password for being a user? | No, but it is recommended |
| What is the Window's Registry application? | A database with important information about system hardware, installed programs and settings, and profiles of each of the user accounts on the computer |
| How do you select multiple files that are all together? | Click and drag over the files Click the first and then add SHIFT |
| How do you select multiple files that are separated? | CTRL+CLICK |
| In which drive is Windows located? | C |
| What is a megabyte? | A unit of 1 million bytes |
| Where is information temporarily stored for use by the CPU? | The RAM |
| What is a USB? | A connecting device |
| What does a USB connector look like? | |
| What are two reasons why your computer may be running slowly? | You have an update that needs to take place Too many windows are open |
| What is the Print Screen (PrtSc) button for? | Screenshots |
| How do you manually resize a window? | Hover over an edge/corner and then drag once little arrows appear. |
| What does it mean to "hover" over something in a computer? | Rest the mouse over something but not click |
| What is a "context-sensitive" menu? | The menu that is brought up with the right mouse click that changes depending o what has been clicked. |
| What is a radio button? | A round button that is generally given when you have multiple options. |
| How many radio buttons may you select in any given group? | 1 |
| What can you do with a keyboard shortcut? | Copy, paste, cut or preform any action quickly. |
| What are text boxes? | Areas where you can type words, numbers or symbols. |
| What is an icon? | A graphic symbol representing either a program or a file. |
| Where do files go when you delete them? | The Recycling Bin |
| How do you open the start menu? | Lower left hand corner or on the keyboard between CTRL and ALT |
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