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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 tool box that allows you to change the font of text






2. A file containing a series of Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) images that are displayed in rapid sequence in some Web browsers.






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






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






5. Sets of typefaces (or characters) that come in different styles and sizes.






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






7. A tool where the numbering happens automatically






8. 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.






9. A generic text editor included with MS that enables someone to open and read plain text files






10. A design that defines the overall look of characters






11. Alternatively referred to as dummy text - placeholder text is text that is only present in order to hold the place for something else






12. A character displayed on the screen to prompt the user to take some action. The most common prompt is the 'C prompt' in which the computer hard drive or 'C' requests directions on what the computer should perform next.






13. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






14. A software program or program feature sometimes found in a program such as a word processor that can be used to help check text for any improper grammar.






15. Exploring the Internet.






16. 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






17. A computer bridge is a device that connects two local-area networks (LANs) - or two segments of the same LAN.






18. The number keys on the right side of the keyboard that are laid out like the keys on an adding machine. In most cases - you can use these keys interchangeably with the number keys on the top row of the keyboard. Some programs use the numeric keypad a






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






20. Protection for any published work that helps to prevent that work from being used without prior authorization






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






22. Creating a new document or folder






23. Adding text to a document






24. Alternatively referred to as state - status is a term used to describe the current situation or mode the device or user currently is in.






25. Term commonly associated with computer CRT monitors - refresh refers to the renewal of the screen contents.






26. A circuit board that you can install in a slot inside the computer to expand the computer's memory or give it the means to communicate with a peripheral device.






27. The location of a specific cell or range expressed by the coordinates of column and row; for example - A1. (spreadsheet application)






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






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






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






31. Peripheral that receives or displays output from a computer






32. Electronic signal that is sent as binary digits






33. Where the text is automatically entered






34. 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.






35. Sometimes referred to as run around - word wrap is an ability found in most text editing programs that allows any text that reaches the end of the far right edge of the window to wrap automatically to the next line without requiring the user to press






36. The process of moving data used in another program or earlier software version and moving it into another program or later version of the program.






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






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






39. A difference in the text






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






41. Any character that is 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - or 0






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






43. Location of stored activities or events occurring to a computer or network






44. Text that appears at the top and bottom of every page or every other page of a document.






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






46. Copy of text stored on the computer and only accessible through the computer






47. The change from one thing to another






48. 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.






49. Alternatively referred to as a worksheet - a spreadsheet is a data file made up of rows and columns that are used to sort data and allow a user to manipulate and arrange data easily - commonly numerical data.






50. A box that helps you edit the parameters defined by the user that help determine how a printed page will appear.