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1). What does the word HARDWARE mean?
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Any part of a computer system that you can see or touch, such as a , , , joystick, printer, speakers, and so on.

2). What is SOFTWARE?
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Electronic instructions that tell your computer what to do. Without software, a computer is like an airplane without a pilot. There are two types of software: and . Operating system software (examples of this are, Windows, Unix, and Linux) sets the rules for how computer hardware and application software work together. Application software (examples of this are, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint) helps you to write letters, make slide shows, surf the Internet, draw pictures, and even play games.

3). Now that you know what Hardware is, give three example of hardware.

4). Now that you know what the word Software means, give three examples of software.

5). What is a MENU BAR?
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A strip across the top of a , listing all the available in that program. Don’t confuse this with a bar menu, which lists the prices of chicken wings and nachos.

List three examples of what are on a menu bar. !tip!: look at the top of this window.

6). What is a TOOL BAR?
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A horizontal strip of buttons near the top of a window that provides for commonly used . Some programs let you hide or display the toolbar, and even mix and match buttons to create a personal toolbar. Also called a button bar.

What are three shortcuts you see on your tool bar in Internet Explorer? !tip!: look just below the menu bar at the top of this window.

7). What is a HARD DRIVE?
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The primary device that a computer uses to store . Most computers come with one hard drive, called drive C, located inside the computer case.

8). What is a FLOPPY DISK DRIVE?
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A removable disk that stores information magnetically. You can use a floppy disk to exchange information between computers, or to make a of your files. Also called a . Floppy disks come in two sizes: double-density and high-density. To protect your floppy disks, keep them away from heat, drinks, and magnets.

9). What is a MOTHERBOARD?
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The main circuit board inside a computer. The motherboard contains the chip, chips, expansion slots, and other electronic components. This is really the backbone of your into computer. It allows all of the different parts of the computer to be able to talk to one another.

10). What does CPU stand for and what does it do in your computer?
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. The main chip in your computer. Even faster than the genius in your math class, the Central Processing Unit can do millions of calculations per second! Your programs use all this calculating power to help you do useful things like write letters, balance your checkbook, and play games.

11). What is a MENU?
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A list of possible , like a menu in a restaurant. For example, from the File menu in Window, you can choose such options as copy, move, delete, or exit.

Now, click on a button from your menu bar (at the top of this window remember) and list a three choices you have in this menu.

12). Explain what your computer's DESKTOP is.
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On a PC, the behind all your windows, menus, and dialog boxes, which is supposed to represent a desk. You can control whether your desktop is a neutral pattern, or a wild piece of art.

What do you see on your desktop?

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