Excel Module 1 Vocab

A graphic that represents data using bars, columns, dots, lines, or other symbols to make the data easier to understand and to make it easier to see the relationships among the data.

• chart
• multi-core processors
• Mercury
• Jupiter
• Pluto

A single sheet in a workbook file that is laid out in in a grid of rows and columns

• central processing unit (CPU)
• worksheet
• Uranus
• Pluto

A clickable button at in the lower-left corner of the Windows 10 screen that you click to open the Start menu.

• Start button
• control unit

A menu that appears after you click the Start button; provides access to all programs, documents, and settings on the computer.

• processor cache
• Start menu

A named location on a storage medium that usually contains related documents.

• folder
• arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
• Comets

A list of related items, including folders, applications, and commands.

• Random access memory (RAM)
• menu

A menu item that performs a specific action, such as saving a file. In Access, an SQL statement that causes an action to be taken.

A rectangular-shaped work area that displays an app or a collection of files, folders, and Windows tools.

• motherboard
• window
• nonvolatile

An area at the top of a document window or app window that displays the file name and program name.

• title bar
• volatile

In Excel, an indicator at the bottom of the window that identifies a worksheet.