Question

Match each word to its correct meaning. 1. directory central processing unit 2. folder command in the File menu that enables users to save their file to a different location 3. operating system an organizational system used to organize files 4. icons random access memory 5. CPU index of all the files stored on the computer 6. RAM pictures that represent different commands or actions that you want the computer to perform 7. FAT system software that is installed on a computer to control and organize its component parts 8. save as an object that contains multiple documents or files

Answer 1

command instructions that tell a computer what to do

desktop the background screen on a computer; the main work area

GUI graphical user interface enabling users to easily interact with their computers

interface the way users interact with their computers

intuitive automatic, something you do without thinking about it

menu a list of commands

multimedia a combination of text, graphics, animation, audio, and video in one file

multitasking performing more than one task at a time

operating environment an application that makes an operating system easier to use, also known as a shell

Quick Launch an area on the taskbar from which frequently used programs can be opened

shortcut an icon used to represent an application, a file, or a folder

Start menu a list of programs that can be opened by clicking on their names or icons

system tray the area on the taskbar where icons representing programs that are always running are displayed

taskbar the area that displays icons representing open applications

window a rectangular area on a computer screen where the action takes place

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. Directory matches with Index of all the files stored on the computer.

2. Folder matches with An object that contains multiple documents or files.

3. Operating System matches with System software that is installed on a computer to control and organize its component parts. It's comprised of the fundamental files any computer or smartphone needs to boot up and start working.

4. Icons matches with Pictures that represent different commands or actions that you want the computer to perform.

5. CPU matches with Central Processing Unit. It's the most important component of a computer that runs instructions. It executes the operating system and applications, constantly receiving input from the user or active software programs, to process that data for producing output

6. RAM matches with Random Access Memory, a common hardware component found in computers, and smartphones, that only stores data while the device is turned on. When the device is turned off, data stored in the RAM is erased. When the device is restarted, the operating system and applications load fresh data into the RAM.

7. FAT matches with An organizational system used to organize files. It's the acronym of File Allocation Table. Originally introduced in 1977, it's a method of keeping track of the contents of a disk drive used since then by early Microsoft operating systems. It was replaced by NTFS in latest versions.

8. Save as matches with Command in the file menu that enables users to save their files to a different location.