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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. Extra programs






2. An item that has been disposed of






3. 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)






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






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






6. Where you advertise something






7. The first calculation device






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






10. Medium






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






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






13. A space reserved for a person's signature






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






15. To workout a mathematical equation






16. 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.






17. Everything to the Left alignment - semi-colon






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






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






20. 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.






21. A disk which is 5.25 inches in diameter - with a storage capacity of 143 K (the equivalent of about 70 pages of text).






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






23. Universal Automatic Computer the UNIVAC is an electrical computer containing thousands of vacuum tubes that utilizes punch cards and switches for inputting data and punch cards for outputting and storing data.






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






25. Alternatively referred to as an account name - login ID - and user ID - a username or user name is a name given to a user on a computer or computer network.






26. Data that goes into a computer device.






27. 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






28. Receptacle for unwanted items






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






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






31. A location where deleted files are temporarily stored on Apple Macintosh computers






32. Shows the date & time & lets you set the clock






33. Where the text is automatically entered






34. A row in a table






35. A minor show offered in addition to a main exhibition






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






37. Turns computer on and off






38. Software that allows one to calculate numbers in a format that is similar to pages in a conventional ledger.






39. To reduce to a lower grade or rank






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






41. A type of edging around a document






42. The worksheet currently being worked on or viewed






43. Term used to describe the process of switching back and forth between settings or between programs






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






45. This is an abbreviation for 'sending particularly annoying messages'; it stands for unwanted e-mail.






46. Adding text to a document






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






48. A design that defines the overall look of characters






49. 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.






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