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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Information that comes from a computer after it has been processed






2. Any character that is not considered a number or symbol






3. 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.






4. Extra programs






5. 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)






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






7. 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.






8. Where you advertise something






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






10. This is the process where you copy something from another computer or the Internet - and save it on your computer.






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






12. A column in a table






13. A space reserved for a person's signature






14. A device that scans something that is flat and sends the image to the computer.






15. A discrete collection of information you create with a computer program - including memos - pictures - budgets - text - and so on.






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






23. Maximum






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






25. This is the program you use to browse files. A web browser will browse internet files - like Firefox or Internet Explorer.






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






27. To move the visual portions of a screen up - down - left - or right - in order to see additional information on the monitor.






28. A box that helps you edit the parameters defined by the user that help determine how a printed page will appear.






29. Where you send something in the past tense






30. A graphic representation of selected worksheet information. Types include 2-D and 3-D column - bar - pie - area and line charts.






31. The default document name in Excel






32. World Wide Web - Group of internet servers linking computers around the world.






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






34. A Microsoft program






35. A connection that is established using a modem






36. Light or led that indicates the status of a hardware device






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






38. A piece of paper used to advertise an event - company - etc.






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






40. A term used to describe the process of organizing data in a particular order allowing for information to be found easier






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






42. Exploring the Internet.






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






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






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






46. Justify






47. Allows equipment to handle information that continuously changes






48. A field or section of a page that enables a user to enter text






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






50. A collection of similar information stored in a file - such as a database of addresses. This information may be created and stored in a database management system (DBMS).