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25 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 info 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 systems
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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 info 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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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
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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 the 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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info processing
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a type of software that allows you to perform task 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 programming 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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the ability to work with different programs simultaneously
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multi-tasking
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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 alignment and font styles
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formatting toolbar
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specialized programs that work with the opening system to allow communications between the hardware devices and the rest of the computer
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device drivers
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sending info to those who need it
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distribution
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a permanent type of memory storage used by the computer for important data that does not change. read-only memory
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ROM
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the way you give data to the computer
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input
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