Vocabulary Assignment #2 1. Floppy disk ~ is a small disk used for storing information in a location outside of the computer's internal storage area. 2. Keyboard ~ has key with letters, numbers, and symbols on it. A keyboard is used to enter information and instructions into a computer. 3. Hard Drive ~ the main area where information is stored within the computer. The hard drive is located within the computer case. 4. Scrolling ~ vertical and horizontal bars on the sides of the window which allow you to move around within your document. Scroll bars appear when there is more information in your document than can be displayed within the work area. 5. Printer ~ a machine that makes a paper copy of information from the computer. 6. Booting up a computer ~ starting / powering up the computer. 7. Mouse pointer ~ shows where the mouse is currently positioned on the screen. 8. Computer work area ~ the area inside the window where your work shows. 9. Window borders ~ are the four edges of a window. 10. DOS (Disk Operating System) ~ IBM's original operating systems; a program that helps you run programs. The user gives DOS instructions by typing commands.

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