Exam 1: Getting Started

Output devices include _______.

The first account that you set up on a new Windows computer automatically becomes a(n) ____ account.

Strong passwords are at least five characters long.

A collection of hardware and software components that help you accomplish many different tasks is a(n) ____.

Windows saves all work to your hard drive and turns off your computer when it is in sleep mode.

In creating a secure password, avoid ____.

Holding down the Ctrl, Shift, and Esc buttons at the same time opens the ____.

Memory chips that temporarily store data are called ____.

In the figure above, item 6 is pointing to the ____.

After a successful login, Windows displays the Login screen that provides access to software applications, files, and settings for customizing your computer work environment.

A device that stores approximately a billion characters of data holds one ____.

Describe how to make selections and issue commands when interacting with computers.

Output devices are used to enter data for processing.

A computer's internal operations are managed by the ____.

A PC is a collection of software and data components that help you accomplish many different tasks.

The ____ enables you to close any non-responding applications.

The power switch is located on your computer ____.

The ________ can be used to cancel an action or close a menu.

The ____ procedure ensures that all your files are properly closed so that no data is lost when the computer powers down.

A terabyte is equivalent to about one trillion characters of data.