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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 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.






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






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






4. 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.






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






6. 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.






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






8. A note added by way of comment or explanation






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






10. Recording how long something takes






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






12. The process of writing data to a storage medium such as a floppy diskette or a hard disk drive






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






14. A series of keys to unlock a screen






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






16. A Microsoft program






17. The address of documents and resources on the internet.






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






19. 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.






20. Where you send something in the past tense






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






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






23. In general a range refers to a series of value between two other values






24. Styles of text already in MS






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






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. Light or led that indicates the status of a hardware device






28. A tool where the numbering happens automatically






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






30. The change from one thing to another






31. 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.






32. An arrangement of information in rows and columns that makes comparing and contrasting easier






33. Bar located along the top of a window or a dialog box that displays the name of the window or software program being used.






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






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






36. 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






37. Paper cards that have hand punched holes that contains data






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






39. A disk which is 5.25 inches in diameter - with a storage capacity of 143 K (the equivalent of about 70 pages of text).






40. Term used to describe the process of switching back and forth between settings or between programs






41. The physical division of space on a disk into sections--where information can be stored. A disk's format is established as part of the initialization process.






42. Alternatively referred to as the arithmetic mean - average is the sum of a series of numbers - divided by the total amount of numbers.






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






44. Unique location identified by intersecting column and row coordinates. (spreadsheet application) -The address or name of a specific cell. Cell references may be used in formulas and are relative or absolute. (spreadsheet application)






45. Central Processing Unit. The brain of the computer.






46. Data that goes into a computer device.






47. The first calculation device






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






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






50. A letter - number or other symbol.