LUOA Microsoft Office

For all students of LUOA taking the Microsoft office class

A what is a software program that is loaded onto a computer and allows the user to interface with applications and programs on the computer?

operating system

The what is the process of starting a computer and loading an operating system?

boot process

A what is the core of an operating system that manages memory, assigns resources, and runs programs?

kernel

In terms of computers, what consists of the electronic components used by computers to store the data and processes needed to perform tasks?

memory

What is memory that is temporary?

Volatile memory

What is memory that is permanent?

nonvolatile memory

What is the storage location that keeps the data from applications or documents while they are being processed?

RAM

What stands for random access memory?

RAM

What is data that is temporarily stored to help speed up processing time?

Cache memory

What is a permanent form of memory that is attached to your computer's motherboard?

ROM

What stands for "read-only memory?

ROM

What is a nonvolatile memory that can be erased or rewritten?

Flash Memory

What refers to any data or instructions entered into the memory of a computer?

Input

Once you have input your data or instructions, the operating system will then interpret and process the information. The resulting useful form of this information is known as the what?

output

A what is an area of memory that stores information as it waits to be sent an input or send an output?

buffer

The process of placing data into a buffer is called what?

spooling.

What is the program that checks the components of your computer and loads its operating system?

bootstrap

How does one use the copy command?

CTRL+C

How does one use the cut command?

CTRL+X

How does one use the paste command?

CTRL+V

How does one use the undo command?

CTRL+Z

How does one use the select-all command?

CTRL+A

How does one use the find command?

CTRL+F

How does one use the create-new command?

CTRL+N

How does one use the open command?

CTRL+O

How does one use the save command?

CTRL+S

How does one use the print command?

CTRL+P

How does one use the redo command?

CTRL+Y

How does one use the close-active-window command?

ALT+F4

How does one use the switch-applications command?

ALT+TAB

What is the file browser program on Windows operating systems that allows you to access, view, and manage your files?

File Explorer

One can open File Explorer by using what command?

WINDOWS +E

When in File Explorer, one can rename a file by doing what?

Clicking the file to be renamed and then using F2

What is the command to create a new folder in File Explorer?

CTRL+SHIFT+N

To explore a file’s properties in File Explorer, what command does one use and how?

Left-click the file you want once. With it highlighted, hold down the ALT and Enter keys to bring up the properties window.

What folder is where any file downloaded from a web browser will be saved?

Downloads folder

What folder will save items to your computer’s home screen?

Desktop folder

What folder is where any of your Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Notepad documents will appear?

Documents folder

What folder is where any of your pictures taken by screenshot or a connected webcam will appear?

Pictures folder

A what is a physical component of your computer that stores data, including your files, programs, and operating system?

hard drive

A hard drive contains magnetic disks known as what that store the data?

platters

Platters are read by an arm called a what?

actuator.

A what is a type of storage that uses NAND memory to retain information?

flash drive

What is a type of storage in which data is stored on servers managed by a third party?

Cloud storage

What is the process of reducing the size of one or more files to reduce the size of data?

File compression

File compression is done by using a what, which is a problem-solving operation used by a computer?

algorithm

The smallest unit of data stored by electronic devices is a what?

bit

What is the language that all computers use to communicate?

Binary code

Volatile memory include what?

RAM and cache

Non-Volatile memory include what?

flash and ROM

What is the most popular and used operating system in the world?

Windows 10/11

By examining the file what, you can see information about a file's size, when the file was last modified, the last time the file was accessed, and when the file was created?

properties option

What is the order of the data sizes from the largest at the top to the smallest at the bottom?

terabyte, gigabyte, megabyte, kilobyte and byte

What types of storage uses platters and an actuator to store and read data?

hard drives

What is Microsoft's cloud-powered productivity platform?

Microsoft 365

What is the process of ensuring that files are consistent across multiple devices?

Syncing

What is Microsoft's cloud service that allows you to store files, share them with others, and access them from any device?

OneDrive

What is the process of sending data or a file from your computer to a server or similar location.?

Uploading

What is the process of receiving data or a file from a server and saving it to your computer?

Downloading

What account that has elevated access to a computer's files, programs, and settings, allowing the user to alter them?

administrator account

What account is a user account that is used on a single device, such as a personal computer?

local account

What account is a user or administrator account that works within a specific network?

Domain account

The What is a component that allows you to change settings, manage hardware and software, change network settings, and control other users' settings?

control panel

Your computer's what is actually an application that lets you adjust different settings quickly and efficiently?

settings component

How does one open their computer’s settings using a command?

WINDOWS+I

A what is a prepackaged group of settings that customizes the appearance of a computer?

theme

The what is the photo or image that appears on your home screen and is also known as the wallpaper?

background

The what is the screen that appears before you log in or after you lock your computer?

lock screen

The what of a computer is the number of pixels that a screen can display, measured by height and width?

resolution

A what is the smallest unit of a digital image that can be displayed?

pixel

What setting lets you determine sizes and zoom on your computer?

scale

What settings allow you to tweak power consumption by adjusting the screen/sleep behavior and the overall power mode?

The power setting

What setting allows you to extend a laptop's remaining battery life by lowering performance and energy consumption automatically?

The battery saver

To alter the theme, background image, and lock screen, which of the following tabs would you click on in the settings window?

"Personalization"

The what is the access point for programs on your computer that allows for the quick launch of preferred applications?

taskbar

What are alerts on your pinned applications on your taskbar that indicate activity or a needed action in the program?

Badges

What describes the purpose of OneDrive in Microsoft 365?

Microsoft's cloud service

What is Microsoft's email application called?

Outlook

What defines what Microsoft 365 is?

Microsoft's cloud-powered productivity platform

With a Microsoft account, Microsoft 365 can be used on up to how many devices?

five devices

What is Microsoft's primary message application; it uses cloud software to incorporate messaging, calling, video meetings, and file sharing?

Teams

A what is a subsection of the Microsoft Teams app that consists of your conversations with your teammates and is dedicated to a specific task, project, or organization?

Teams channel

What at the top right of the Teams window is where you adjust your information and settings?

The Account icon

What shows recent notifications or actions taken by friends or teams you are a part of?

The Activity tab

The what is where you can find all of your recent text conversations?

The Chat tab

The what is where you can see which teams you are a part of and any new information related to each team?

The Teams tab

What lets you see any planned meetings for the week?

The Calendar tab

What allows you to make audio and video calls to other people from your computer?

The Call tab

The what is where you can search and connect your files to share with your peers or teams?

The OneDrive Tab

The what contains a record of all your chats, your past calls, or, in the case of the OneDrive tab, the location tabs?

list pane

The what shows the actual information and history between you and someone else?

content pane

A what is a subsection of the Microsoft Teams app that consists of your conversations with your teammates and is dedicated to a specific task, project, or organization?

Teams channel

A what is a team member who manages settings and handles administrative tasks for a team?

owner

A what of a team is a basic contributor to the team.

member

Where can you change your status from?

Account icon

What in teams are people outside an organization who are invited into a team by an owner?

Guests

Every team automatically comes with a default channel called the what?

general channel

A what is a virtual meeting on Teams using your computer's video and audio components?

Teams meeting

Ad hoc means what in Latin?

for this

What option is available while scheduling a new meeting allows you to color code your meeting?

"Category"