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Computer Literacy

Subjects : literacy, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The worksheet currently being worked on or viewed






2. An early operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Disc Operating System).






3. Everything to the left except date - closing - written signature - typed name - senders address - comma






4. Where you get something






5. A software program that allows a person to explore the Internet in an easy to use way






6. Function performed to reverse the action of an earlier action






7. 3






8. Term used to describe the process of saving information to be used later






9. A named sub-window of a frames page. This may be scrollable and resizable and may have a border or outline.






10. A key that can lock into place so that letters you type will come out capitalized. Caps Lock doesn't affect non-alphabetic keys (such as punctuation and symbols). To access these - you must still press the Shift key (on either side of the key board).






11. A software program or program feature designed to locate misspelled words and notify the user of those misspelled words.






12. Peripheral that receives or displays output from a computer






13. A file that has been created with an overall layout and format to be used for a group of documents or a generic document.






14. A context-related list of options that users can choose from.






15. A note added by way of comment or explanation






16. E-mail software program by Microsoft that enables users to easily send and receive e-mail on their computer






17. A key that - when pressed in conjunction with another key - creates a special effect.






18. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






19. Programs currently being worked on






20. A menu window that opens vertically on-screen to display context-related options. Also called pop-up menu or pull-down menu.






21. A device - such as a keyboard - stylus and tablet - mouse - puck - or microphone - that allows input of information (letters - numbers - sound - video) to a computer.






22. To study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of by analysis






23. A generic text editor included with Microsoft Windows that enables someone to open and read plaintext files






24. This is a picture that pops up when you are not using your computer.






25. A term used to describe a software program or section of a program that is running in a multitasking environment.






26. Microsoft Office feature found in Microsoft Office 2002 (XP) - Office 2003 - and later versions that enables users to have quick access to common features - information - and commands.






27. Justify






28. Text or an image that is connected by hypertext coding to a different location. By selecting the text or image with a mouse - the computer 'jumps to' (or displays) the linked text.






29. Software that was written to do bad stuff to your computer.






30. A discrete collection of information you create with a computer program - including memos - pictures - budgets - text - and so on.






31. This is the screen that appears if you are not browsing the Internet - reading a file - or playing a game. Your icons are on this screen.






32. Exploring the Internet.






33. This is all the instructions for the computer or a program designed to do different things. Examples are: Microsoft Word - Internet Explorer - and Windows.






34. An operating environment created by MS provide an interface known as GUI for IBM compatible computers






35. The pre-defined configuration of a system or an application. In most programs - the defaults can be changed to reflect personal preferences.






36. To do this - you click on something and hold the button down. This will move the object you clicked on and will leave it where you let go of the button. So it drags it and drops it.






37. A file or view of data formatted in a way that allows the user to see a large amount of data quickly from documents or a database.






38. A peripheral device which allows users to play video games or computer games which demand fast reflexes and decision-making.






39. The process of transferring information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network). v. To transfer information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network).






40. Alternatively referred to as malware - sneakware - or spyware - adware is a program installed without a user's consent or knowledge during the install of another program






41. The type of money used in a certain place






42. A field or section of a page that enables a user to enter text






43. Cable TV






44. A series of keys to unlock a screen






45. The horizontal strip across the top of an application's window. Each word on the strip has a context sensitive drop-down menu containing features and actions that are available for the application in use.






46. A term used to describe the process of searching for - locating and returning data.






47. A menu where you can search for anything that you need






48. In mathematics - a sum is the total amount obtained from adding numbers






49. To move the visual portions of a screen up - down - left - or right - in order to see additional information on the monitor.






50. A word or character that causes the computer to do something. A command is a request or directions given to a computer.