Question

directions match each vocabulary term in the left column with the correct definition in the right column.

1. boot
2. post
3. window
4. drop - down menu
5. pop - up menu
6. dialog box
7. file extension
8. cross - platform compatibility
9. disk scanner
10. file fragmentation

a. to start the computer and load the operating system
b. option that appears when an item is selected from the menu bar
c. utility that looks for errors in magnetic media
d. a window that provides options for customizing a command
e. two to four letters that identify a file’s format
f. series of tests run during the boot process
g. ability to share files across operating systems
h. shortcut command that appears anywhere in a window
i. frame that displays a document or file
j. having parts of files stored on different areas of a disk or hard drive

Explanation:

1. "boot" refers to starting the computer and loading the operating system.
2. "POST" (Power - On Self - Test) is a series of tests run during the boot process.
3. A "window" is a frame that displays a document or file.
4. A "drop - down menu" is an option that appears when an item is selected from the menu bar.
5. A "pop - up menu" is a shortcut command that appears anywhere in a window.
6. A "dialog box" is a window that provides options for customizing a command.
7. A "file extension" consists of two to four letters that identify a file’s format.
8. "cross - platform compatibility" is the ability to share files across operating systems.
9. A "disk scanner" is a utility that looks for errors in magnetic media.
10. "file fragmentation" means having parts of files stored on different areas of a disk or hard drive.

Answer:

1. a. to start the computer and load the operating system
2. f. series of tests run during the boot process
3. i. frame that displays a document or file
4. b. option that appears when an item is selected from the menu bar
5. h. shortcut command that appears anywhere in a window
6. d. a window that provides options for customizing a command
7. e. two to four letters that identify a file’s format
8. g. ability to share files across operating systems
9. c. utility that looks for errors in magnetic media
10. j. having parts of files stored on different areas of a disk or hard drive