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






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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






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






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






8. A tool where the numbering happens automatically






9. A collection of icons - pictures - buttons and other useful image files along with sound and video files that can be embedded or inserted into web pages.






10. A row in a table






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






12. This is a small symbol or picture that represents a program or other things.






13. This is the screen that appears if you are not browsing the Internet - reading a file - or playing a game. Your icons are on this screen.






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






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






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






17. Where you advertise something






18. Sometimes referred to as seek - search is the process of locating a letter(s) - word(s) - file(s) - website(s) - etc.






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






20. 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






21. 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.






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






23. This is a picture or an image.






24. A vertical or horizontal bar commonly located on the far right or bottom of a window that allows a user to move the window viewing area up - down - left - or right.






25. Toolbar used to format documents






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






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






28. A key on the numeric keypad that confirms a choice or tells a program you're ready to proceed. In most cases - the Return key also serves this function. The ____ button is used to confirm an entry into an active cell. (in spreadsheet applications)






29. The default document name in Excel






30. A FTP command used to upload a file to a remote computer.






31. Creating a new document or folder






32. The name you give your file or document before you save it on a disk. This name should help you identify and retrieve this file.






33. A difference in the text






34. Internet Service Provider






35. The worksheet currently being worked on or viewed






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






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






38. A space reserved for a person's signature






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






40. 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.






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






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






43. 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.






44. 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.






45. A flat round storage medium that is read by a laser






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






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






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






49. Term used to describe the location or folder where e-mail is stored before being sent






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