Windows Operating Systems Unit 1
What is the Left mouse button?
This is pressed when completing the “click” action on the mouse.
What is the Start button?
When clicked, this opens the start menu.
What is .docx?
This file type is associated with Microsoft® Word.
What is "Colors"?
This option should be chosen if you want to change the color of the inside portion of a window.
What is an "Operating system"?
This term is used to define Windows.
What is a GUI?
This allows the use of icons or other visual indicators to interact with electronic devices rather than text through the command line.
What is Microsoft Excel?
This program should be used to create a simple accounting summary.
What is the "previous locations arrow"?
This item is in the folder window which allows users to view locations which have been visited before.
What is "Pin to Start"?
You should right-click on the program name and choose which of the following from the menu if you want to place a program on the start menu.
What is "User name"?
This is a unique name which identifies an account on the computer.
What is a Password?
A confidential combination of letters and numbers.
What is PowerPoint?
What is a Paint?
Microsoft Paint is a simple raster graphics editor that has been included with all versions of Microsoft Windows.
What is Microsoft Office?
Microsoft Office, or simply Office, is a family of client software, server software, and services developed by Microsoft.
What is a "File"?
This is a collection of related information such as a text document or spreadsheet.
What is an Operating system?
This software manages a device’s memory, processes and hardware.
What is the Mini Toolbar
This appears automatically based on the tasks being performed and contains commands related to changing the appearance of text.
What is double-clicking on the file name?
This is a method for opening a file.
Who was the creator of Microsoft Office?
Bill Gates and Paul Allen
What are "Icons"?
Small pictures representing files, folders and programs.
What is Microsoft Teams used for?
Microsoft Teams is cloud-based team collaboration software that offers core capabilities, including business messaging, calling, video meetings and file sharing. Businesses of all sizes can use Teams, which can be accessed via desktop, any internet-connected device and the Teams mobile app.
What if Microsoft Outlook?
With Microsoft Outlook on your PC, Mac or mobile device, you can organize email, share your calendar, schedule meetings, and share files.
What is Microsoft Office 365?
Microsoft Office 365 is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that includes Microsoft Office and other services, such as email and collaboration, from Microsoft’s cloud server. Microsoft Office 365 provides desktop functionalities and is available by subscription
What is the User account picture?
According to your instruction, this is NOT personalized using the Personalization settings.
What is "Wallpaper"?
The background of the desktop.