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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 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.






2. 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






3. The type of money used in a certain place






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






5. When referring to multitasking operating systems - background is the place an active program is running but not seen on the computer






6. 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.






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






8. Where you send something in the past tense






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. A website - or web site - is a central location of various web pages that are all related and can be accessed by visiting the home page using a browser






14. 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.






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






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






17. A similarity between different objects - documents - etc.






18. Creating a new document or folder






19. An early operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Disc Operating System).






20. Automatically corrects misspellings on common typos






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






22. Many computers that are connected like a web so you can see what other computer operators show you and you can show them things as well.






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






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






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






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






27. Side text that could be important later






28. Viewing portion of a display






29. An image usually displayed at the top of a page in a Web site - containing text and design elements (often to identify the site).






30. The process of transferring information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network). v. To transfer information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network).






31. A space reserved for a person's signature






32. 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






33. The rectangular area - above the worksheet window - that displays a cell's contents - including numbers - text - and formulas - when you click a cell. You can use the formula bar to enter and edit data in the active cell.






34. 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.






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






36. Allows equipment to handle information that continuously changes






37. Term used in Microsoft Excel to describe a spreadsheet file






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






39. When a machine - object etc. is capable of performing a task






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






41. A program that walks you through MS






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






43. Data laid out in a horizontal line in a table or spreadsheet






44. Computer company






45. Sections of a document that are unused. White spaces help separate paragraphs of text - graphics and other portions of a document - and helps a document look less crowded.






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






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






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






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






50. Converts digital data into analog data - so it can be sent over phone lines. Changes analog into digital when receiving data.