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Intro to Computers

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Which term means "to turn a computer on?"Boot
Which operating system is used on most PCs?Microsoft Windows
This is a hard drive's main function.Storing information
Which of the following holds data for computers on a network?Server
What should you do before you use any information found on a web page?Evaluate it
______ are combinations of keys that carry out certain actions.Keyboard shortcuts
You can use this guide to set margins, tabs, indents and other paragraph formats.Ruler
Correcting a problem with a computer or program is called ______.Troubleshooting
Which of these stores data on magnetic disks?Hard drive
Which device can copy a printed image and convert it into digital format for use on a computer?Scaner
A file extension usually contains a period followed by howw many letters or numbers?Three
What is displayed in a browser's status bar if you are visiting a secure site?Locked padlock icon
A floppy disk isa flexible, magnetically coated piece of ______?Plastic
This type of menu is chosen from the menu bar.Pull-down menu
Which of the following is a benefit of compressing graphic files?The file is smaller and uses less disk space
This feature lets you see how a document will look on a paper before it is printed.Print preview
What is it called when you are asked to provide a username an password?Login
Working with more than one computer applications at the same time is called ______.Multitasking
When you no longer need information stored on a hard drive, you can do this to it.Delete it
To a usable by a computer, sound must be in this form.Digital
What type of image can you insert into a PowerPoint presentation?.jpg
What is used to indicate the type of file format?File extension
A microphone is used to input ______.Audio
What is a collection of ready-to-use drawings?Clip art
Which of the following displays a program of file's name on top of the window?Title bar
A row of icons representing commonly used commands is called a ______.Toolbar
Which mode does a color computer monitor use to display graphics?RGB
How much data can be stored on a CD?700 Megabytes
What are the four basic functions of computing?Input, processing, output, storage
What are the settings called that a program automatically uses, unless you change them?Default
This is the most basic device for inputting soundMicrophone
The area where all work is done on the computer is the ______.Window


Computer Applications
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