Computer Discovery 2Nd Quarter Exam

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device that does computations and makes logical comparisons according to the information it recieves

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computer

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the physical components of a computer

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hardware

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the intangible components of a computer system, particularly tht programs that the computer needs to perform specific tasks

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software

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the basic reason for computing & putting information into a usable form

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information proccesing

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entering data into the computer

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input

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changing data and organizing information

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proccesing

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data generated by a computer

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output

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holds information until it is needed

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storage

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computer designed for personal use

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personal computer

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a silicon chip located on the motherboard that os reponsible for executing instructions to proccess data

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microproccesor

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the brain of the computer
.aka. another name for microproccesor

(cpu)

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central proccesing unit

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any external device attached to the computer that enhances the capacity of the computer

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peripherals

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large program made of many smaller programs that control how the CPU communicates with other hardware components

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operating system

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A program that performs a task or process specific to a particular need; designed to help the user to perform specific tasks within the computer

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application software

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the means by which users get information from and give commands to the computer

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computer-user interface

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uses graphics or pictures to help the user navigate within the computer system

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graphical-user interface

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images or pictures used by the graphical-user interface to represent a program or application

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icons

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the user interface provided by windows

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desktop

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a hand-held pointing device used to control the pointing device on the screen

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mouse

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displays the names of the Office program and the current file

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title bar

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contains the menu titles from which you can choose a variety of commands

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menu bar

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contains buttons you can use to perform common tasks

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tool bar

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A movable window that is displayed on screen in response to the user selecting a menu option

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dialog box

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allow the user to move the document to view all components in a window

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scroll bars

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random access memory-temporary data stored here can be changed or deleted. it is lost when when computer shuts down

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RAM

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R.A.M

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random access memory

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read only memory-permanent, contains the basic operating instructions for the computer and cant be changed

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ROM

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R.O.M

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read-only memory

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the name for the standard modern day keyboard
(the first six letters on the keyboard)

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QWERTY keyboard

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shows the start button, the quick launch toolbar, and all open programs

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task bar

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easily used by the average person; a computer that is easy to operate

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user friendly

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tells you the status of what is shown on the screen

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status bar

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running several programs in different windows all at the same time

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multitasking

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convert statements into codes or languages that computers are able to understand

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language translators

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specialized programs that work with the operating system to allow communication between hardware devices and the rest of the computer

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device drivers

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an additional set of letters separated from the file name by a period

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file extension

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provides access to a variety of functions

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start menu

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detects and corrects some typing, spelling, and capitalization errors for you automatically

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auto correct

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copies the selected text so it can be placed in another location, leaving the original text unchanged

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copy

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moves all but the first line of a paragraph one tab spot to the right

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hanging indent

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refers to the amount of space between lines of text

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line spacing

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signals the end of a page and the beginning of a new one

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page break

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checks words, documents, or parts of documents for mispellings. compared to internal dictionary and words are not highlighted if usage is incorrect

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spell check

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underlines text as it is keyed

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underline

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a word processing feature in which the insertion point automatically moves to the next line after a full line of text

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wordwrap

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a toggle key on the qwerty keyboard that turns on when pressed and capitalizes all letters keyed and then when pressed again turns off and returns to normal

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CAPS LOCK key

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prints text darker than the rest of the text as it is keyed

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bold

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moves all text one tab stop away from the left margin

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left/paragraph indent

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a feature used for creating envelopes and labels

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envelopes & labels

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used to key the main points and sub points when preparing an outline

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outline numbered

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used to format the desired levels of the outline

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increase indent/decrease indent

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all parts of the letter beginning at the left margin-no indention

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block format/style

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removes selected text from the current location

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cut

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active when you open the software program; move the insertion point to where you want to insert text; key the new text; inserts characters into existing text

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insert

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the blank area around the top, bottom, and sides of the page

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margin

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places the selected text at another location

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paste

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leaves no blank lines between text

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single spacing

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used to reverse the last change you made in text; restores text to its original location, even if you have moved the insertion point to another position

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undo

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key used to indent paragraphs

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tab key

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allows you to replace current text with newly keyed text

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typeover/overstrike

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the horizontal position of a line of text

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alignment

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collecting or highlighting text on which various operations may be performed; such as bolding, italicized, underlined, deleted, copied, moved, printed, saved, etc...

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blocking text

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used to place page numbers in specific locations on the printed page. Numbers can be placed at the top, bottom, aligned at the left margin, center, or right margin

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page numbers

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text or graphic printed in the top margin of a page

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Header

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used to center lines of text between the top and bottom margins of the page. This feature leaves an equal amount of space above and below the text, centering vertically

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center page

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the type of letters in which the document is printed

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font

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prints letters that slope up toward the right

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italics

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punctuation style used when no punctuation is used after the salutation or complimentary close

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open punctuation

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reverses the last undo action

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redo

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a feature used to find words that have similar meaning to a word in your document

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thesaurus

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leaves one blank line between text

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double spacing

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used to move the cursor back to the left margin

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enter key

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allows you to see the whole document before sending it to the printer

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print preview

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ensures that the first line of a paragraph doesn't appear by itself at the bottom of a page or that the last line of a paragraph does not appear by itself at the top of a page

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widow/orphan control

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automatically hyphenates words that would noramlly wrap to the next line

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hyphenation

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used to hide/suppress the number on a specific page

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hide/suppress

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text or graphic printed in the bottom margin of a page

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footer

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used to increase or decrease the amount of page appearing on the screen

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zoom

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a document that gives the main points of a subject

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outline

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lines which mark the boundaries of the columns

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gridlines

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a modern language association style report that students use for school

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MLA style report

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centered in first row or placed above gridlines; bold, all caps

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main heading

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all parts of the letter begin at the left margin-no indention

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block format

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labeled numerically from top to bottom; run horizontally

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row

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keyed at the bottom of the page at the left margin of a letter or memo if necessary

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enclosure/attachment notation

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another word for greeting; keyed a double space below the mailing address

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salutation

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text or graphic printed on the top/bottom of the page

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header/footer

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the intersection of columns and rows

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cell

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centered in second row or a double space below the main title; bold, upper/lower case letters

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secondary heading

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no punctuation following the salutation or the complimentary close

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open punctuation

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labeled alphabetically from left to right; run vertically

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column

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the address of the reciever

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delivery address

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contains one or more paragraphs; the message of the letter/memo

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body

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shows omission of words

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ellipsis

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an arrangement of data in rows and columns

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table

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identifies the source of information used to create the table; keyed at the bottom-left in last row or may be placed below the gridlines; double space before and after

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source note

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a letter written by an individual to deal with business of a personal nature

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personal-business letter

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the typists initials which are keyed in lower case letters at the bottom and left margin of the page to show who typed it

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reference initials

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written messages used by employees within an organization to communicate with one another

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interoffice memorandums

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the address of the sender

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return address

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What are the two main types of software?

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Application and Operating

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What is a computer?

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device that does computations and makes logical comparisons according to the information it recieves

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What is the difference between Operating System Software and Application Software?

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The operating system software helps run the application and the application software is the actual application that is being used

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What is the difference between a window and a desktop?

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a window can be open or closed and a desktop is always on when the computer is on

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How do you "hide" an open program window?

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you can minimize it

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Why is it important to proofread your document even after running spell check?

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spell check does not correct incorrect word usage

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What are the parts of a memo heading?

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to, from, date, and subject

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What is included in the report ID of an MLA-Style report?

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your last name and the page number or the number 1

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Explain the format and spacing of an Interoffice Memorandum.

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the heading is all caps and double space and the body is single spaced with lower/upper case letters