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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. Horizontal lines within a chart that make the chart easier to read.






2. Software that allows one to calculate numbers in a format that is similar to pages in a conventional ledger.






3. A note added by way of comment or explanation






4. A flat round storage medium that is read by a laser






5. A column in a table






6. Viewing portion of a display






7. This is an abbreviation for 'sending particularly annoying messages'; it stands for unwanted e-mail.






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.






9. A tab at the bottom left corner of a worksheet that has the worksheet name and other worksheets in the workbook






10. The physical and mechanical components of a computer system - such as the electronic circuitry - chips - monitor - disks - disk drives - keyboard - modem - and printer.






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






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.






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






14. A program that walks you through MS






15. This is where all the letters - numbers - and other buttons are located. When you type on it - the symbols appear on the monitor.






16. To combine two or more files into a single file.






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






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.






19. Receptacle for unwanted items






20. A paper printout of what you have prepared on the computer.






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)






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






23. Term used to describe a menu that is contained within another menu






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.






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.






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.






27. A group of application programs - usually on one disk - designed to share data.






28. Computer company






29. The default document name in Excel






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






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






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






33. The horizontal placement of cell contents - for example: left - center - or right. (spreadsheet application)






34. Something that can be accessed






35. Another name for the hard disc that stores information information in a computer.






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.






37. Everything to the Left alignment - semi-colon






38. A similarity between different objects - documents - etc.






39. A connection that is established using a modem






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.






41. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






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.






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






44. A tool box that allows you to change the font of text






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).






46. Used to advertise different programs or hotels etc.






47. Shows the date & time & lets you set the clock






48. A difference in the text






49. When referring to multitasking operating systems - background is the place an active program is running but not seen on the computer






50. Extra programs