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21 Cards in this Set
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An on-screen work area on which windows, 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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Computer Interface
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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 users.
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Personal Computer (PC)
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Other devices that can work with your computer.
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Peripherals
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Gives instructions to the computer. (Opposite of Hardware)
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Software
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A small circuit board that controls all work doe 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; the primary use of computers.
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Information Processing
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A type of software taht 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 the open document.
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Title Bar
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Contains the Start Button, Open Program Buttons, and the Notification Area.
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Task Bar
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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 special knowledge of prgraming language is necessary.
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User Friendly
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Tells you the status of what is on the screen.
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Status Bar
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Te ability to work with defferent programs simultaneously.
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Multi-task
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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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Contains buttons for changing formatting, such as allignment and font styles.
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Formatting Toolbar
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