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






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






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






4. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






5. Allows user to draw or paint & bit mapped images






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






7. Storage medium that holds information until it is deleted or overwritten regardless if the computer has power






8. The horizontal strip across the top of an application's window. Each word on the strip has a context sensitive drop-down menu containing features and actions that are available for the application in use.






9. Process of taking data from one program or computer to another






10. 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)






11. 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.






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






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






15. Internet Service Provider






16. Electronic hardware device or software capable of performing mathematical calculations






17. Hypertext Markup Language. A standard of text markup conventions used for documents on the World Wide Web. Browsers interpret the codes to give the text structure and formatting (such as bold - blue - or italic).






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






19. A software program that allows a person to explore the Internet in an easy to use way






20. Programs currently being worked on






21. 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.






22. A set of instructions that you enter in a cell to perform numeric calculations (adding - multiplying - averaging - etc.); for example - +A1+B1. (in spreadsheet applications)






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






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






25. 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.






26. Software that was written to do bad stuff to your computer.






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






28. Document commonly written in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) that is accessible through the Internet or through another network using a browser






29. Extra programs






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






31. 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.






32. Text or an image that is connected by hypertext coding to a different location. By selecting the text or image with a mouse - the computer 'jumps to' (or displays) the linked text.






33. Allows equipment to handle information that continuously changes






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






35. 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.






36. A program that walks you through MS






37. A picture or graphics file that can be inserted on a web page and displayed in a browser.






38. Handouts to promote companies - events - etc.






39. Where you advertise something






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






41. The first calculation device






42. Digital Subscriber Line. A method of connecting to the Internet via a phone line. A DSL connection uses copper telephone lines but is able to relay data at much higher speeds than modems and does not interfere with telephone use.






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






44. A generic text editor included with Microsoft Windows that enables someone to open and read plaintext files






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






46. ...






47. The default document name in Excel






48. A series of keys to unlock a screen






49. Side text that could be important later






50. More than one or something that can be multiplied







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