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Basics Exercise 1
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Computer Science
9th Grade
08/22/2010

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Hardware
Definition
computers, printers, and other devices
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Software
Definition
programs that provide the instructionsfor a computer or ther hardware device
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Compatibility
Definition
the ability to work with another program or hardware device
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Software Suite
Definition
a group of software programs sold as a single unit. Usually the programs have common features that make it easy to integrate and share data
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Mouse
Definition
a device that allows you to select items on-screen by pointing at them with the mouse pointer
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Mouse Pointer
Definition
a marker that shows you where the next mouse action will occur. The mouse pointer changes shapes depending on the current action
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Toolbar
Definition
a row of buttons used to select features and commands
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Insertion Point
Definition
the flashing vertical line that indicates where the next action will occur in a document or file on-screen
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Scroll Wheel
Definition
a wheel on some mouse devices (called a wheeled mouse) used to navigate through a document on-screen
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I-Beam
Definition
a mouse pointer shape resembling the uppercase letter I
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Hyperlink
Definition
text or graphics set up to provide a direct location. When you click a hyperlink, the destination is displayed
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Mouse Pad
Definition
a smooth, cushioned surface on which you slide a mouse
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Current file
Definition
the file currently open and active. Actions and commands will affect the current file
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Menu
Definition
a list of commands located at the top of the program window
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Window
Definition
the area on-screen where a program or document is displayed
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elements
Definition
menus, icons, and other items that are part of an on-screen interface
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scroll
Definition
to page through a document in order to view some part of its contents that is not correctly displayed
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