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

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

Unit 11

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