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Chapter 1 Study Guide
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Computer Science
10th Grade
09/25/2007

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Operating System
Definition
a set of computer instructions called a computer programs & it controls the allocation of computer hardware, like memory.
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User Interface
Definition
A combination of hardware & software that you sue to communicate.
Term
Monitor
Definition

Displays messages & provides info.

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Keyboard/Mouse
Definition

Both respond by entering data. [input devices]

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Graphical User Interface [DUI]
Definition
Displays graphics in addition to text when it communicates to the user.
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Things to remember about Windows Vista
Definition
-A mouse is a device that is controlled by using window's vista.
-Simplifies the process of working with docs & applications with transferring data between documents.
-Application programs are ran by windows vista and it performs a special task such as word processing.
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More things to remember about windows vista

Definition
-Windows Vista is usually a standalone computer,  it only has access to the software that's installed in it.
-Two types of standalone computers are client & server.
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More things to remember about windows vista
Definition

-Windows vista has five editions & they include; windows vista home basic, windows vista home premium, windows vista business, windows vista ultimate, and windows enterprise.
-Each of those editons were designed for a certain task.

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User Account

Definition

Identifies the resources that the person can use.

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User name
Definition
Identifies the person to windows vista.
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Password

Definition

Special characters used to have strict access to a user's account.

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Welcome Screen

Definition
Shows all of the name's of the users.
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Ease of Access Button

Definition

Shuts down the whole computer. [every user]

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Shut down options arrow.
Definition
Gives you options of restart, sleep, & shut down.
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Restart Command
Definition

Closes any opened programs, shuts down, and then restarts.

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Sleep Command
Definition
Saves all your work & then turns off the fans & hard disk.
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Shut down command
Definition
Shuts down & turns off the computer.
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Recycle Bin
Definition
Is the location where files have been deleted.
Term
Windows Sidebar
Definition
Long, vertical strip on the right that holds, mini-programs called gadgets.
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Menu
Definition
List of related items like folders, commands, & programs.
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Scroll Bar
Definition
A bar that displays an area that you can't see.
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Folders Windows
Definition
Key tools for finding documents.
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Command Bar
Definition

Used to make related tasks on the computer more organized.

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Application Program
Definition
A set of instructions that carries a task on the computer.
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