Review for Vocabulary Section 5 Quiz

What is a computer program used for a specific task? Ex. Word processing software, slideshow software.

Application Software

What is a symbol (blinking line or rectangle) that shows where the next character will appear on the screen?

Cursor

What is the first display screen where icons represent programs, documents and files?

Desktop

What is a list of commands or options that you can choose from?

Dropdown Menu

What is a design for a set of characters?

Fonts

What are special keys on the keyboard that have different meanings, depending on the program it is running?

Function Keys

What is a pointer shaped like a capital I used in processing applications?

I-Beam

What is a picture or symbol that is used to represent a command or program?

Icon

What is equipment or programs designed to communicate information from one device or program to another?

Interface

What is one of the largest computer companies that began in 1975 by Paul Allen and Bill Gates? It was responsible for Windows and many other programs.

Microsoft

What is the most important program that runs on a computer (Ex. Windows XP, Vista)?

Operating System

What is a small arrow on the screen that moves as you move the mouse?

Pointer

What are instructions that are given to a computer to carry out operations?

Program

What is it to view consecutive lines of data on the display screen?

Scrolling

What are programs that tell the computer how to operate and run the computer; they also recognize the hardware?

Software

What is unauthorized copying of software?

Software Piracy

What is the operating system and other programs that help manage the computer?

System Software

What is a row of buttons on a computer screen that represent open programs, the user can switch back and forth by clicking on the program they want?

Taskbar

What is an external bus that allows for data to be transferred?

USB