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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.
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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. A visual representation of months and dates for a given year






2. To reduce to a lower grade or rank






3. World Wide Web - Group of internet servers linking computers around the world.






4. A set of data-entry fields on a page processed on a server. The user submits the form by clicking on a button or image - and the form is sent by a form handler.






5. Programs currently being worked on






6. In mouse-based applications - a market moves across the screen when you move the mouse across your desk.






7. 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.






8. When referring to a network - a gateway is an address used as an entry point into another network






9. Magnetic tape drive capable of moving the tape through the tapes drive's read






10. Where you get something






11. A Microsoft program






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






13. Space separating text or other elements from the edge of the paper commonly adjusted through the page setup.






14. A note added by way of comment or explanation






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






16. Process of taking data from one program or computer to another






17. Storage medium that holds information until it is deleted or overwritten regardless if the computer has power






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






19. 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.






20. Term used to describe the location or folder that e-mail is received on the computer or a computer program






21. A paragraph style that creates a single list element - usually indicated by a 'bullet' character. This is also known as an 'unordered list.'






22. Alternatively referred to as an account name - login ID - and user ID - a username or user name is a name given to a user on a computer or computer network.






23. A character that is not a number or a letter






24. A piece of paper used to advertise an event - company - etc.






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






26. An image usually displayed at the top of a page in a Web site - containing text and design elements (often to identify the site).






27. The process of launching the web page into the public for use.






28. A term used to describe the process of organizing data in a particular order allowing for information to be found easier






29. This is a small symbol or picture that represents a program or other things.






30. A portable drive that connects to a USB cord






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






32. A tool used to make an indication that text or other object has been selected with the mouse or keyboard.






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






34. Software file that contains updated information and various fixes that resolves issues that have been located by the software developer to help prevent those errors from occurring in the future






35. A graphic representation of selected worksheet information. Types include 2-D and 3-D column - bar - pie - area and line charts.






36. Many computers that are connected like a web so you can see what other computer operators show you and you can show them things as well.






37. The first calculation device






38. The default document name in Excel






39. This is the program you use to browse files. A web browser will browse internet files - like Firefox or Internet Explorer.






40. Documents used to remind the user of an event or occasion






41. When a machine - object etc. is capable of performing a task






42. A box that allows you to close a document or window






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






44. Graphical User Interface. A system that simplifies selecting computer commands by enabling the user to point to symbols or illustrations (called icons) on the computer screen with a mouse.






45. A box that helps with the overall process of connecting and preparing a software program - hardware device or computer to function properly.






46. Provides access to begin programs - documents & access internet information






47. A command that puts a file away but keeps the program you're in open so that you can continue to work.






48. The type and how big the text or object is






49. A program that walks you through MS






50. A location where deleted files are temporarily stored on Apple Macintosh computers






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