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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. The worksheet currently being worked on or viewed






2. Row of boxes - often at the top of an application window that control various functions of the software






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






4. Data that come out of a computer device. For example - information displayed on the monitor - sound from the speakers - and information printed to paper.






5. 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






6. The change from one thing to another






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






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






9. Receptacle for unwanted items






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






11. 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.






12. 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.






13. Everything to the left except the date - closing - signature - typed name and senders address are to the middle semi-colon






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






15. Term used to describe the location or folder where e-mail is stored before being sent






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






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






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






19. Computer company






20. 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.






21. A Microsoft program






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






23. The cell in which you are working - indicated by the current location of the cell pointer.






24. A command that removes and adds cell contents from a worksheet.






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. A built-in formula that you can use in spread sheet application to calculate an average - a square root - a total - and so on.






30. A tool where the numbering happens automatically






31. Something that can be accessed






32. The actual web page on the domain






33. Alternatively referred to as ANSI art - text art - or word art - ASCII art is the process of forming pictures or art out of the characters available in the ASCII chart






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






35. A chart or graphic image that can be moved and re-sized and contains handles when selected.






36. 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.






37. Copy: A command that copies the selected information and places it on the clipboard.cut: To remove text or graphics from a document by using the Cut command. The most recent 'clipping' is stored on the Clipboard of the computer so that you can paste






38. The default document name in Excel






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






40. The screen that shows you what you are doing. It is like a viewer that displays what the computer sends to it.






41. Used to advertise different programs or hotels etc.






42. 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)






43. A vertical or horizontal bar commonly located on the far right or bottom of a window that allows a user to move the window viewing area up - down - left - or right.






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






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






46. Alternatively referred to as UCE (Unsolicited Commercial Email) - spam - not to be confused with the meat product - is slang commonly used to describe junk e-mail on the Internet.






47. Term used to describe a computer keyboard key that has one or more function






48. Maximum






49. A feature that steps the user through the installation or setup of a software program or hardware device






50. A peripheral device which allows users to play video games or computer games which demand fast reflexes and decision-making.