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Prepare for your first semester exam with this comprehensive guide covering key concepts in computer science. Understand the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) as the "brains" of the computer, differentiate between hardware and software, and learn the essential functions of input and output devices. Gain knowledge about Microsoft Word, including its features, commands, and interface elements like the Ribbon and Office Button. This resource will help you grasp fundamental topics in a clear and concise manner, ensuring you're well-prepared for your assessments.
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1st Semester Exam Test Prep Computer Discovery
CPU • The ______________ best represents the “brains” of the computer.
Central Processing Unit • CPU stands for _________ __________ _________.
hardware • ___________ is all the components you can physically touch.
software • The set of instructions that tell a computer what to do is called______________.
Read Only Memory (ROM) • The permanent memory of the computer is the ________ ________ ___________.
Microsoft Word • The following are basic parts of hardware EXCEPT _____________: • Monitor • Microsoft Word • Speaker • Printer • Keyboard
Monitor • The following is not an example of an input device: • Keyboard • Joystick • Mouse • Monitor • Microphone
Monitor & Printer • The two main output devices:
B drive • The following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT: • A drive • B drive • C drive • D drive
L4 • To type the letter “a” use the ______ finger.
L3 • To type the letter “s” use the _____ finger.
L2 • To type the letter “c” use the _____ finger.
R2 • To type the letter “i” use the _____ finger.
R1 • To type the letter “n” use the _____ finger.
Insert • Switches between insert mode and typeover mode.
Spacebar • Inserts space between words and sentences.
Arrow Keys • Causes the insertion point to move to the left margin and down to the next line.
Function keys • Perform particular software operations when used alone or in combination with other keys.
Home Keys • The eight keys where you keep your fingers.
tab • Moves the insertion point to a preset position.
scrolling • As you type text that is wider than the screen, the text moves up so you can see it.
Right Shift • Makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with the left hand.
Insertion point • A mark that blinks on the screen. It appears where text will be entered.
backspace • Deletes the character to the left of the insertion point.
CAPS LOCK • Capitalizes all letters when locked down.
Arrow keys • Moves the insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key.
word-wrap • When you reach the end of the line you are typing, the next words will move down to the next line.
escape • “Backs out” of commands.
Left shift • Makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with the right hand.
delete • Deletes the character to the right of the insertion point.
Control key • Performs a specific software operation when depressed as another key is struck.
header • Contains the information that appears at the top of pages in a document.
cut • Removes selected text from a document.
citations • Notes that are placed in the report body to mark material taken from other sources.
bullets • Use these for a list when the items can be listed in any order.
footer • Contains all of the information at the bottom of a page.
body • Contains the paragraphs that make up the report.
format • To place text on a page so it looks good and is easy to read.
title • The main heading that tells what the report is about.
tabs • Set locations at which text can be placed.
points • Font size is measured by these.
copy • Copies selected text so it can be pasted to another location.
paste • Places text that has been cut or copied into a document.
Office Button • ____________________ is a round button with the Microsoft Office® insignia on it. Clicking it reveals commands that resided in the File menu in earlier versions of Word.
ribbon • ____________________ is the core of the new Word interface. It replaces the drop-down menus and toolbars of previous versions of Word and organizes and displays the various functions that Word provides.
tabs and groups • The Ribbon is made up of ____________ and ____________.
tabs • _________________ are the main organizational categories for Word functions. When you click on a tab, the functions within that tab appear on the Ribbon.
groups • ________________ are the commands displayed within each tab are further organized into groups.
launcher • Some groups also have a little square at their bottom right, called a _____________ that you press to launch a dialog box that provides more commands in the category that the group covers.