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






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






3. Short for document






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






5. Everything to the Left alignment - semi-colon






6. 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).






7. Documents used to remind the user of an event or occasion






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






9. Sometimes referred to as run around - word wrap is an ability found in most text editing programs that allows any text that reaches the end of the far right edge of the window to wrap automatically to the next line without requiring the user to press






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






11. Data that come out of a computer device. For example - information displayed on the monitor - sound from the speakers - and information printed to paper.






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






13. Medium






14. Extra programs






15. An item that has been disposed of






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






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






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






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






20. A graphical or textual page that incorporates navigation hyperlinks to pages that are part of a web structure.






21. A visual representation of months and dates for a given year






22. A type of edging around a document






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






24. The first calculation device






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






26. A weblog or blog - is a listing of text - images - or other objects that are arranged in a chronological order that first started appearing in 1998.






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






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






29. The type of money used in a certain place






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






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






32. 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.






33. Magnetic tape drive capable of moving the tape through the tapes drive's read






34. 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).






35. 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.






36. 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.






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






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






39. Any character that is 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - or 0






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






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






42. A little device that you move with your hand which then moves the cursor on the screen.






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






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






45. What You See Is What You Get. When using most word processors - page layout programs (See desktop publishing) - and web page design programs - words and images will be displayed on the monitor as they will look on the printed page or web page.






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






49. A box that allows a change of the format of text that affects the complete paragraph or is different from other paragraphs in a document.






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