INFORMATION AND COMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY I

STAGE 1
PRINCIPIOS BASICOS DE WINDOWS 7
1. A computer system or computer is the one that is composed by:
Hardware and Software
2. Hardware is defined as:
A join of physical devices that intervene in a computer system
3. Computer is defined as:
A programmable machine
4. Define Input Devices and mention three examples:
The ones from which the information is introduced to the computer to be
processed or transformed.
Keyboard
Mouse
Webcam
5. Define Output Devices and mention three examples:
The ones that show to the user the data previously transformed or
processed.
Speakers
Printer
Monitor
6. Define Storage Devices and mention their classification.
The ones that permit to store or save information.
It is classified in
Main Memory
Secondary Memory
7. ROM is a permanent memory programmed by the manufacturer, data
written here cannot be changed it can only be read.
8. RAM is a memory that stores information that is being executed in that
moment, so it can be processed quickly. When the computer is rebooted or
turned off, all the information is lost.
9.

Central Processing Unit Component that is in charge of transforming data

into information. It is considered as the brain of the computer, where
arithmetic and logical calculations are done.

10. Software its the set of instructions or programs that are introduced in a
computer in order to carry out a process.

11.System Software software that administrates and controls the operation of

the hardware.

12.Application Software software that allows to run specific tasks from the user.

13. Mention some of the main functions of the operating system:

a. It interprets and executes the instructions through the interface that
provides to the user
b. It optimizes communication between input and output devices
c. It coordinates the processing of tasks
d. It provides diagnostic errors of the basic parts of the computer
e. It serves as a connection to run the application software

14.Multiuser Classification of Operative System that allows two or more users

to run programs at the same time.
15.Multitask Classification of Operative System that allows two or more
programs to be executed at the same time.
16.Multiprocessing Operating System with more than one processor which
operates in the same memory and execute processes simultaneously.
17. Write the types of interface:

Command Line Interface

Graphical Interface
18.List at least 12 elements of the Windows desktop:
a. Windows 1.X
b. Windows 2.X
c. Windows 3.X

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e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.

Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows

95
98
Me
2000
XP
Vista
7
8

19.Jump Lists are lists of recent applications, such as files, folders, or websites,
organized by the specific program to open it.
20. Describe and draw the 7 types of buttons that exist in Windows:
Type of button

Name
Checkbox

Function
It permits to select
many options in a
simultaneous way

Option button

It permits to select only

one of the showed
options
It permits to execute
immediately the option

Command button

Textbox

It permits to introduce
information through the
keyboard

Drop-down button

It permits to select from

a list that is displayed
when the arrow is
pushed
It permits to show/hide
part of the content of
the window

Expanded button

Split button

It permits to show the

different variations of an
option, in a way that the
user selects the one
he/she desires.

21.Libraries are defined as locations where all kind of documents, music,

pictures and other files are administrated.
22.AeroSnap is a function that serves to anchor a window to the left or right
side of the screen.

23. AeroPeek is a function that makes transparent all windows that are open so
you can see the desktop.
24.Firewall is a defense system, blocking or allowing the passage of information
from the Internet and prevents hackers or malicious people have access to
computer equipment.
25. Define Antivirus Software:
It prevents, detects and performs pertinent actions to delete and/or remove
malware, such as virus.
26.ObjectDock Is similar to the software that Mac OS X operating system has,
which is easy to use and customize.
27.Define Movie Maker:
Is a Windows free program that permits you to create and share movies that
you design.
28.To begin working with Windows Movie Maker perform the following
sequence:
Start Menu / All Programs / Movie Maker
29. Generated files in Windows Movie Maker are called Projects.
30. Mention AutoMovie Themes found in the toolbar: Default, Contemporary,
Cinematic, Fade, Pan and Zoom, Black and White and Sepia