Match each word from column A (1-30) with its partner from column B (a-dd) to make a computing term definition from Basic English for Computing Units 9-10
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Test 6
Answer the following questions.
1 What responsibilities has the computing support assistant?
2 Are troubleshooting problems very common when working at a computer?
3 Why do printing problems occur very often?
4 Do users often need help to find out how to operate general purpose office programs?
5 Is it important for the computing support staff to keep up to date with current technical knowledge about hardware and software? Why?
6 What are the ways for computing support assistant to keep in touch with developments in computing?
| A | B |
| 1freeze | a) part of an operating system that allows the user to interact with a computer using images and a cursor |
| 2 toner | b) to manipulate the data according to the program instructions |
| 3 graphical user interface | c) the part of a computer that processes the data |
| 4 drop-down list box | d) a dialog box component that is used for entering text |
| 5 recycle bin | e) a type of computer application program used for typing and editing text documents |
| 6 checkbox | f) suddenly to stop responding. It is usually used in reference to a screen display |
| 7 WIMP interface 9 | g) a program used to hide files that are no longer required and bring them back if they are required again. Emptying the recycle bin deletes the files completely. |
| 8 dialog box | h) a dialog box component that opens a list of items when the user clicks on the arrowhead at the end |
| 9 icon | i) a person who maintains and troubleshoots problems with computers |
| 10 support assistant | j) the powder used inside laser printers |
| 11 interface | k) to press or release a button on a mouse |
| 12 jam | l) a type of application program with an array of cells that is used for calculating formulas |
| 13password | m) a window in a WIMP system that is used to provide information or obtain information from the user |
| 14 menu | n) a dialog box component that is used to switch between different sets of data |
| 15text box | o) a dialog box component in the form of a small square box used to indicate one of two alternative states, e.g. true or false. When the user clicks the box with mouse, a cross appears in the box. Clicking again clears the box. |
| 16 title bar | p) a way of subdividing a folder so that stored files can be organized into smaller groups |
| 17 active window | q) a small picture used in a WIMP system to present a program, folder or file |
| 18 drag & drop | r) The connection between two different systems/ to provide connection between two different systems |
| 19 window | s) interface based on a set of software features and hardware devices (such as windows, icons, mice, and pull-down menus) designed to simplify or demystify computing operations for the user |
| 20 virus | t) to get stuck in one position |
| 21 crash | u) a list of options displayed on a computer screen |
| 22 subfolder | v) a secret code used to control access to a network system |
| 23spreadsheet | w) a rectangular screen area containing a program, folder or file in a WIMP system |
| 24 click | x) a narrow strip across the top of a window in a WIMP system that indicates what is inside the window |
| 25 word processor | y) suddenly and unexpectedly to stop processing during execution of a program |
| 26 processor | z) move (an image or highlighted text) to another part of the screen using a mouse or similar device |
| 27 process | aa) A common cursor control input device used with a graphical user interface. It has two or three button switches on top and a ball underneath that is rolled on a flat surface. |
| 28 hang | bb) a sudden and complete failure/ to fail suddenly and completely |
| 29 tab | cc) a program written deliberately to damage data or cause a computer to behave in an unusual way |
| 30 mouse | dd) the window in a WIMP system that is currently being used. It is usually on top of any other open windows |
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