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






2. 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.






3. 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.






4. Alternatively referred to as state - status is a term used to describe the current situation or mode the device or user currently is in.






5. Where you send something in the past tense






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






7. An attachment can be a picture - a word document - a movie - a sound file - an excel document - or any other file that requires another program to open it.






8. The process of a computer transferring data to a computer printer and generating a hard copy of the electronic data being printed.






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






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






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






12. The default document name in Excel






13. Cable TV






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






15. A Microsoft program






16. 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.






17. 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.






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






19. A note added by way of comment or explanation






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






21. The type of money used in a certain place






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






23. 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






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






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






26. Computer company






27. A character that is not a number or a letter






28. Enables computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer software






29. A tool box that allows you to change the font of text






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






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






32. 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.






33. Computer software that performs a task or set of tasks - such as word processing or drawing. Applications are also referred to as programs.






34. Automatically corrects misspellings on common typos






35. A general term used to describe what you see on your screen when you're using a computer. This may include video effects - tables - letters - or numbers.






36. A tool that converts an image or a file.






37. 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.






38. 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)






39. Where the text is automatically entered






40. A word or character that causes the computer to do something. A command is a request or directions given to a computer.






41. A space reserved for a person's signature






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






43. In mathematics - a sum is the total amount obtained from adding numbers






44. 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.






45. The first calculation device






46. A difference in the text






47. A design that defines the overall look of characters






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






49. A software program or program feature designed to locate misspelled words and notify the user of those misspelled words.






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