ACING CLR 110 EXAMS WITH THE LATEST A+ QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GUIDE BOOK.
Windows Aero
The Windows 7 user interface that features a three-dimensional look, with transparent
window frames, live previews of open windows, and multiple color schemes.
Snipping Tool
A program that captures a screen or part of a screen
Details pane
Displays information about the drive, folder, or file selected in the Content pane.
Operating system
A set of instructions that coordinates the activities of your computer.
Graphical user interface
A computer interface that shows documents as they will look in their final form and uses
icons to represent programs.
Paint
A simple drawing program included with Windows 7.
Taskbar
Displays the Start button and the name of any open documents; it may also display
shortcut buttons for other programs.
All Programs
Command at the bottom of the Start menu that takes you to all available programs on
your computer.
Minimize
To remove the window from the screen without closing it.
Maximize
To increase the size of a window to fill the screen.
Vertical scroll bar
The bar at the right side of a window that enables you to move up and down to view
information that extends beyond the top and bottom of the screen.
Horizontal scroll bar
, The bar at the bottom of a window that enables you to move left and right to view
information that extends beyond the left and right edges of the screen.
Drag
Move the mouse pointer while holding down the left mouse button, and then release at
the appropriate time.
File
Work that you save and store on a drive, such as a Word document or a PowerPoint
presentation.
Windows Explorer
A program that enables you to create and manage folders, and copy, move, sort, and
delete files.
content
The files and folders stored in the selected disk drive or folder are displayed in the
______ pane.
Desktop
The working area of the Windows 7 screen is known as the Windows ________.
icon
A graphic representation—often a small image on a button that enables you to run a
program or program function—is a(n)
pointer
The arrow, I-beam, or other symbol that shows the location or position of the mouse on
your screen is the mouse
notification
The __________ area is an area on the right side of the taskbar that keeps you
informed about processes that are occurring in the background, such as antivirus
software, network connections, and other utility programs.
tags
Custom file properties such as names, places, and descriptions that are added to files
are called
shortcut
AND ANSWERS GUIDE BOOK.
Windows Aero
The Windows 7 user interface that features a three-dimensional look, with transparent
window frames, live previews of open windows, and multiple color schemes.
Snipping Tool
A program that captures a screen or part of a screen
Details pane
Displays information about the drive, folder, or file selected in the Content pane.
Operating system
A set of instructions that coordinates the activities of your computer.
Graphical user interface
A computer interface that shows documents as they will look in their final form and uses
icons to represent programs.
Paint
A simple drawing program included with Windows 7.
Taskbar
Displays the Start button and the name of any open documents; it may also display
shortcut buttons for other programs.
All Programs
Command at the bottom of the Start menu that takes you to all available programs on
your computer.
Minimize
To remove the window from the screen without closing it.
Maximize
To increase the size of a window to fill the screen.
Vertical scroll bar
The bar at the right side of a window that enables you to move up and down to view
information that extends beyond the top and bottom of the screen.
Horizontal scroll bar
, The bar at the bottom of a window that enables you to move left and right to view
information that extends beyond the left and right edges of the screen.
Drag
Move the mouse pointer while holding down the left mouse button, and then release at
the appropriate time.
File
Work that you save and store on a drive, such as a Word document or a PowerPoint
presentation.
Windows Explorer
A program that enables you to create and manage folders, and copy, move, sort, and
delete files.
content
The files and folders stored in the selected disk drive or folder are displayed in the
______ pane.
Desktop
The working area of the Windows 7 screen is known as the Windows ________.
icon
A graphic representation—often a small image on a button that enables you to run a
program or program function—is a(n)
pointer
The arrow, I-beam, or other symbol that shows the location or position of the mouse on
your screen is the mouse
notification
The __________ area is an area on the right side of the taskbar that keeps you
informed about processes that are occurring in the background, such as antivirus
software, network connections, and other utility programs.
tags
Custom file properties such as names, places, and descriptions that are added to files
are called
shortcut
