What is a touch pad?

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A touch pad is a touch-sensitive pad across which a fingertip or thumb slides to move the on-screen pointer; tapping the touch pad (or one of its associated buttons) typically performs clicks and other mouse actions. Touch pads are the most common pointing device for notebook and netbook computers. They are used to point to and select objects, to scroll through documents or other content, and to perform gestures such as swiping and pinching. Because touch is so integrated into the newest operating systems (such as the most recent versions of Windows and OS X), there are also stand-alone touch pads available that can be used with computers that don't have a touch screen. Touch pads are also built into some keyboards.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The NPV function is used mostly to calculate return rates for IRAs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As shown in the accompanying figure, a BindingNavigator control consists of a(n) ____ containing objects for common data-related actions.

A. DataToolStrip B. ToolStrip C. DataNavigator D. Connector

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One of the properties that can be assigned to a field is a(n) ____ to specify the format (such as letters, numbers, or symbols) that must be entered into a field.

A. format structure B. input mask C. data mask D. data filter

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