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Computer Literacy
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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. Horizontal lines within a chart that make the chart easier to read.
Word Art
Letters
Gridlines
Caps lock
2. Software that allows one to calculate numbers in a format that is similar to pages in a conventional ledger.
Spreadsheet
Attach
Status bar
User name
3. A note added by way of comment or explanation
Auto-number
Margins
Annotations
Output device
4. A flat round storage medium that is read by a laser
SUM
AutoCorrect
Compact Disk
Surf
5. A column in a table
Spy-ware
Program
Spreadsheet
Field
6. Viewing portion of a display
Screen
Note Pad
Dial-up
Output
7. This is an abbreviation for 'sending particularly annoying messages'; it stands for unwanted e-mail.
Spam
Insert/Type over
Default # worksheets
Workbook
8. 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.
Enter
Handouts
Close box
Reports
9. A tab at the bottom left corner of a worksheet that has the worksheet name and other worksheets in the workbook
Size & Style
Alignment
MS Word
Worksheet tab
10. The physical and mechanical components of a computer system - such as the electronic circuitry - chips - monitor - disks - disk drives - keyboard - modem - and printer.
Receive
Mouse
Refresh
Hardware
11. In general - the term query is commonly used to describe a question or request that is made by a user or another computer or device
Address
Format
Query
Change
12. Bar located along the top of a window or a dialog box that displays the name of the window or software program being used.
Title bar
Toolbar
Currency
Look-up menu
13. Microsoft software presentation program that allows a user to create a slide show of important notes that can be easily shown and moved through during a presentation
Smart Tag
Power Point
CTRL+ALT+DEL
User name
14. A program that walks you through MS
MS Windows Tour
Active worksheet
Journal
Column
15. This is where all the letters - numbers - and other buttons are located. When you type on it - the symbols appear on the monitor.
Change
Output device
Ergonomics
Keyboard
16. To combine two or more files into a single file.
Bulleted list
Menu - drop-down
Address
Merged
17. The pre-defined configuration of a system or an application. In most programs - the defaults can be changed to reflect personal preferences.
Publish
Retrieve
Print
Default
18. A function similar to the save function that allows a user to specify the name and location of where he or she wishes to save the file before saving it.
Insert & Delete
Outlook
MIN
Save As
19. Receptacle for unwanted items
Pointer
Objects box/pane
Print
Recycle bin
20. A paper printout of what you have prepared on the computer.
Secondary storage device
Hard copy
Joystick
Surf
21. A key on the numeric keypad that confirms a choice or tells a program you're ready to proceed. In most cases - the Return key also serves this function. The ____ button is used to confirm an entry into an active cell. (in spreadsheet applications)
Hard drive
Enter
On/Off
Command
22. Space separating text or other elements from the edge of the paper commonly adjusted through the page setup.
Frame
Store
Slide show
Margins
23. Term used to describe a menu that is contained within another menu
Range
Sub-menu
Create
Forward
24. A built-in formula that you can use in spread sheet application to calculate an average - a square root - a total - and so on.
Function
Web site
Accessories programs
Document
25. Universal Automatic Computer the UNIVAC is an electrical computer containing thousands of vacuum tubes that utilizes punch cards and switches for inputting data and punch cards for outputting and storing data.
Filter
Promote
Floppy drive
UNIVAC
26. The rectangular area - above the worksheet window - that displays a cell's contents - including numbers - text - and formulas - when you click a cell. You can use the formula bar to enter and edit data in the active cell.
Title bar
Graphics
Notes
Formula bar
27. A group of application programs - usually on one disk - designed to share data.
Integrated circuits
Input
Output device
Display/Monitor
28. Computer company
.xls
Apple/Mac
WordPad
Frame
29. The default document name in Excel
Menu
Journal
Digital
.xls
30. A word or character that causes the computer to do something. A command is a request or directions given to a computer.
Command
Placeholder
WordPad
MAX
31. A field or section of a page that enables a user to enter text
Fonts
Brochures
Text box
Microphone
32. In mathematics - a sum is the total amount obtained from adding numbers
Query
Word wrap
SUM
Scrolling
33. The horizontal placement of cell contents - for example: left - center - or right. (spreadsheet application)
Toolbar
Forward
Align
Computer output
34. Something that can be accessed
Option
OPEN
Spy-ware
Default # worksheets
35. Another name for the hard disc that stores information information in a computer.
Apple/Mac
Cut - Copy & Paste
Hard drive
Range
36. A box that allows the process of a computer transferring data to a computer printer and generating a hard copy of the electronic data being printed.
Auto-number
Web site
Print dialog box
Tables
37. Everything to the Left alignment - semi-colon
Text box
Block Letter Format
Brochures
Prompt
38. A similarity between different objects - documents - etc.
CLOSE
Tasks
Brochures
Relationships
39. A connection that is established using a modem
Operating system
AutoCorrect
Dial-up
Menu
40. An attachment can be a picture - a word document - a movie - a sound file - an excel document - or any other file that requires another program to open it.
Web page
Attach
Cards
Organize
41. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly
Monitor
Image
Insert & Delete
Organize
42. The end of a line of text. You can force a line break by pressing 'Return' - or you can let the application break lines for you. This is a special character that forces a new line on a page without creating a new paragraph.
Line-spacing
Margins
Scrolling
Journal
43. E-mail software program by Microsoft that enables users to easily send and receive e-mail on their computer
Enter
Active cell
Web site
Outlook
44. A tool box that allows you to change the font of text
Ready
Font dialog box
Bridge
Headers & Footers
45. An image usually displayed at the top of a page in a Web site - containing text and design elements (often to identify the site).
Banners
.xls
Menu - drop-down
index.html
46. Used to advertise different programs or hotels etc.
Brochures
Upload
Monitor
Exported
47. Shows the date & time & lets you set the clock
Storage
UNIVAC
Database
Date/Time control
48. A difference in the text
Workbook
Change
Chart
UNIVAC
49. When referring to multitasking operating systems - background is the place an active program is running but not seen on the computer
Clipart
Recycle bin
Gridlines
Background
50. Extra programs
Workbook
Accessories programs
URL
Image