TEC 101 Computer Basics

Question 1

What are these shortcuts that appear on your desktop called?

Accepted Answer

Desktop Icons

Question 2

The brain of the computer is called the...

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Question 3

A process that exits the active user from Windows. It allows another user to log on.

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Log Off

Question 4

If I'm going to bed and will not use my computer for several hours, I should set it to...

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Hibernate

Question 5

What is it called when you turn on the computer?

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Boot Up

Question 6

If I need to step away from my computer for 15 minutes, what should I do with my computer?

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Sleep

Question 7

What provides one-click access to open applications?

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Task Bar

Question 8

What is a display screen used to show a visual output from a computer or other devices?

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Computer Monitor

Question 9

Where can you click to access all programs and shutdown options?

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Start Button

Question 10

What are the physical parts of a computer? Hint: You can touch them!

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Hardware

Question 11

I want to cut and paste text. What should I do to pull up the menu of options?

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Right Click

Question 12

What is this bar that allows you to move up and down or left and right called?

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Scroll Bar

Question 13

I want to select an item using my mouse. What is the main button that selects items?

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Left Click

Question 14

What is a general term used to describe computer programs. Hint: You can't touch them!

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Software

Question 15

What is a collection of programs designed to control all hardware and software?

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Operating System

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