Software
Platform that manages the computer's resources and allows applications to run.
What is the operating system (OS)?
OS owned and maintained by Google (Alphabet).
What is Android?
Thin bar across the top of the screen that changes depending on the app, and it is used to access menus and system controls.
What is the Menu Bar?
Deleted files are sent here before they are permanently removed.
What is the trash can?
Feature that helps protect your Mac from viruses, unauthorized access, and other threats.
What is Security?
Software that manages a computer's hardware and helps the computer operate properly.
What is system software?
Owned and maintained by Microsoft.
What is Windows OS?
Blue smiling face split into light and dark sides used to help you find and manage files and folders on your Mac.
What is Finder?
Touch-sensitive strip above the keyboard.
What is the Touch Bar?
Shows small widgets that provide quick information, such as weather, calendar events, and reminders.
What is the Dashboard?
Type of software helps users perform specific tasks such as writing documents, creating presentations, or editing photos.
What is application software?
Tool used to capture screenshots of all or part of a computer screen.
What is the Snipping Tool?
Looks like a rocket and is used to quickly open and access all your installed applications.
What is Launchpad?
Area where you move your finger to control the cursor and click items.
What is the Trackpad?
Keyboard shortcut key is used with another key to copy selected text or items.
What is the Control Key?
Type of software that helps users create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other work-related materials.
What is productivity software?
Software makes its source code available for anyone to view, modify, and share.
What is open-source?
Multiple overlapping window thumbnails used to view all open windows and switch between desktops.
What is mission control?
Specific finger movements are used on the trackpad to control the computer without clicking menus or buttons.
Typically used on a MAC with other keys to perform shortcuts such as copy (C), paste (V), save (S), and undo (Z).
What is the Command Key?
Software that helps maintain, manage, or protect a computer system.
What is a utility program?
A legal agreement you must accept before using software.
End users' license agreement.
Used to quickly adjust settings like Wi-Fi, volume, and brightness.
What is the control center?
A feature that automatically backs up your files so you can restore older versions if needed.
What is the Time Machine?
To customize your MAC desktop background, Dock, notifications, and other system preferences, you open this app.
What is System Settings?