IT Fundamentals
The type of memory is found on secondary storage devices
RAM (Random Access Memory), Long-term memory. Ex. Flash drive, DVD
CTRL+END
Go to end of document
What an assistant should do with piece of mail noted PRIVATE
Do not open. Give it to the person it is addressed to
Define Cookie
Small text files that some Web sites store on your computer’s hard drive. They provide websites with information about your browsing habits and prepare web pages for the user.
Define Purpose and Location of AutoCorrect
Corrects words as you type.
File tab, Options, Proofing
The term for instructions that tell a computer what to do
Software
CTRL+home
Goes to the left top page.
Can Tyrin share info he saw about his friend. Why/Why not?
No, he cannot share this with anyone. There are “Confidentiality Laws” and it is unethical. He could be fired.
Define Crumb
Sets of links designed to traverse the path from the visitor's current page view to navigation milestones leading to and beyond that destination.
Define Purpose and Location of Clipboard
Cut, copy paste and format painter are housed in this group.
Home tab, Clipboard group
Why binary code is made up of a series of ones and zeros
Binary code represents text or computer processor instructions using the binary number system’s two binary digits, 0 and 1. Turns the electrical switches in the CPU on or off.
CTRL+backspace
Deletes all characters in the word to the left of the insertion point
Where to place the most urgent and important mail when sorting
The Urgent and most important mail should be on top so it is delivered first.
Define Trail
Crumbs provide a trail for the user to follow back to the starting or entry point.
Define Purpose and Location of Hyperlink
A link in the document to a Web page or another document.
Insert tab, Links, Hyperlink
Function being performed when a person uses a scanner to send an image to a computer
Input. External device (hardware) used to input data and create a digital image.
CTRL+delete
Deletes all characters in the word to the right of the insertion point
The correct order for processing incoming mail
Open the mail, route the mail, sort the mail. Priority mail first and then by date received.
Define hashtag
Type of label used on social networks which makes it easier for users to find messages with a specific theme or content.
Define Purpose and Location of Indent
The distance from the left or right margin to the text.
Home tab, Paragraph group or Page Layout tab, Paragraph group
What a computer does during the processing stage
Uses information. Executes instructions so output or end result (Answer).
CTRL+Enter
Add page break. New page
What the writing process does to help people
Create written communications speedily and without error.
Define Favorites
An internet address or url you want to save to use later.
Define Purpose and Location of Pixel
Font size
Home tab, Font group