Computer Applications Flashcard

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What is a software tool used to complete a specific task such as creating a letter or browsing the Internet called?

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App, Application, or Program

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What is an application used to access and view websites?

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Browser

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What does CPU stand for in computer terminology?

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Central Processing Unit

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What is the term for pressing and releasing the left mouse button?

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Clicking

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Where do we store and access data and programs over the Internet instead of on a computer's hard drive?

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Cloud

Front

What is a highlighted or blinking line that shows where information is being input on a screen?

Back

Cursor

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What does the term "default" refer to in computer settings?

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A factory setting for any given option

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What is the process of defragmentation?

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Consolidating fragmented files on the hard drive

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What is the "desktop" on a computer?

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The main screen you see when you first log on

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What does "double-click" mean?

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Quickly pressing and releasing the mouse button twice