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






2. Hardware peripheral that allows computer users to input audio into computers






3. This is simply a way to send a message from one computer to another.






4. 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.






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






6. A design that defines the overall look of characters






7. 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.






8. ...






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






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






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






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






13. An item that has been disposed of






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






15. Pages that have instructions - questions - etc. that need to be numbered






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






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






18. Term used to describe the process of switching between tasks currently running on the computer without affecting any of the tasks.






19. Turns computer on and off






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






21. Microsoft WordPad is a free rich text editor included with Microsoft Windows 95 - 98 - ME - NT - 2000 - XP - Vista - 7 - and future releases of Microsoft Windows.






22. A name - e-mail - or other personal information that enables other users to get a hold of someone






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






24. A tool where the numbering happens automatically






25. Adding text to a document






26. A software tool included with some word processors that provides synonyms for selected words on command






27. 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.






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






29. 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






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






31. A named sub-window of a frames page. This may be scrollable and resizable and may have a border or outline.






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






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






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






35. A term used to describe the process of searching for - locating and returning data.






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






37. 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.






38. Devices used to store massive amounts of information so that it can be readily retrieved. Devices include RAIDs - CD-ROMs - DVDs






39. 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.






40. A program that walks you through MS






41. Styles of text already in MS






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






43. 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.






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






45. 1) text-based applications - a way of designing the number of characters that fit on the computer's display. A column is one character wide. 2) In spread sheet applications - a column is a vertical arrangement of cells.






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






47. Automatically corrects misspellings on common typos






48. The type of money used in a certain place






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






50. 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)







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