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20 Cards in this Set
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An on-screen work area on which windown, icons, menus, and dialog boxes appear.
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Desktop
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The means by which users get information from and give commands to the computer.
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Information Processing
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The type of software that controls the basic operations of the computer.
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Operating System Software
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Pictures that are used to stand for programs and commands.
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Icons
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Provides more information and allows you to make choices or enter data.
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Dialog Box
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A small computer designed for individual use.
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PC (personal computer)
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Other devices that can work with your computer.
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Peripherals
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Gives instructions to your computer. (Opposite of hardware)
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Software
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A small circuit board that controls all work done by the computer; found inside the case or tower.
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Microprocessor
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A machine that processes data and performs tasks according to a set of directions.
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Computer
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The physical parts of a computer.
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Hardware
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Putting facts or numbers into meaningful form.
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Processing
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A type of software that allows you to perform tasks such as word processing, publishing, and paint.
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Application Software
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Tells the name of the program and may show the name of an open document.
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Title Bar
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Contains the Start Button, Open Prgram Buttons, and Notifications Area.
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Start Menu
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A word processing feature in which the insertion point returns to the next line automatically at the end of a full line.
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Word Wrap
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A computer that is easy to operate; no kind of special knowledge of programming language is necessary.
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Userfriendly
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Tells you the status of what is on the screen.
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Status Bar
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The ability to work with different programs simultaneously.
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Multitask
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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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