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Computer Literacy
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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 function similar to the save function that allows a user to specify the name and location of where he or she wishes to save the file before saving it.
Save As
Program
Size & Style
Caps lock
2. The number keys on the right side of the keyboard that are laid out like the keys on an adding machine. In most cases - you can use these keys interchangeably with the number keys on the top row of the keyboard. Some programs use the numeric keypad a
Auto Text
Num lock
Compact Disk
Column
3. The type of money used in a certain place
Currency
Update
Num lock
CA TV
4. Central Processing Unit. The brain of the computer.
CPU
Title bar
Database
Handouts
5. When referring to multitasking operating systems - background is the place an active program is running but not seen on the computer
ISP
Cards
Background
Application software
6. 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.
Hardware
Banners
Line-spacing
Cell address/cell reference
7. A group of application programs - usually on one disk - designed to share data.
Organize
Integrated circuits
Character
Keyboard
8. Where you send something in the past tense
Scanner
Row
Placeholder
Sent
9. When referring to a network - a gateway is an address used as an entry point into another network
Option
Desktop
Storage
Gateway
10. A file that has been created with an overall layout and format to be used for a group of documents or a generic document.
UNIVAC
Template
Gridlines
Menu
11. 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.
Formatting toolbar
Format
Slide show
Database
12. This is simply a way to send a message from one computer to another.
spacing
Date/Time control
E-mail
Modified Block Letter Format
13. A website - or web site - is a central location of various web pages that are all related and can be accessed by visiting the home page using a browser
SUM
Worksheet tab
Web site
Blog
14. 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.
Column
Symbol
Accessories programs
CTRL+ALT+DEL
15. The pre-defined configuration of a system or an application. In most programs - the defaults can be changed to reflect personal preferences.
Change
Publish
Document
Default
16. An arrangement of information in rows and columns that makes comparing and contrasting easier
Hard drive
Tables
AVERAGE
Symbol
17. A similarity between different objects - documents - etc.
Modem
Retrieve
Row
Relationships
18. Creating a new document or folder
Enter
Range
Upload
Create
19. An early operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Disc Operating System).
MS-DOS
Default
Ergonomics
Frame
20. Automatically corrects misspellings on common typos
Num lock
WYSIWYG
Spam
AutoCorrect
21. Text that appears at the top and bottom of every page or every other page of a document.
OPEN
AVERAGE
Headers & Footers
Desktop
22. 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.
Browser
Calculator
Internet
Task-switching
23. Everything to the left except the date - closing - signature - typed name and senders address are to the middle semi-colon
Mouse
Modified Block Letter Format
Command
Auto Text
24. The cell in which you are working - indicated by the current location of the cell pointer.
Tables
Form
Active cell
Publish
25. Term used to describe a menu that is contained within another menu
MS Windows
Imported
Sub-menu
Formula
26. A command that puts a file away but keeps the program you're in open so that you can continue to work.
Change
Menu toolbar
Built-in Styles
CLOSE
27. Side text that could be important later
Input device
Timing
Create
Notes
28. Viewing portion of a display
GUI
Trashcan
Screen
Slide show
29. An image usually displayed at the top of a page in a Web site - containing text and design elements (often to identify the site).
Pointer
Web site
Banners
Title bar
30. The process of transferring information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network). v. To transfer information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network).
Operating system
MS-DOS
SAVE
Upload
31. A space reserved for a person's signature
Menu
Signature block
Navigate
Output device
32. 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
MAX
Update
Junk
Document
33. The rectangular area - above the worksheet window - that displays a cell's contents - including numbers - text - and formulas - when you click a cell. You can use the formula bar to enter and edit data in the active cell.
Dial-up
Send
Microphone
Formula bar
34. Digital Subscriber Line. A method of connecting to the Internet via a phone line. A DSL connection uses copper telephone lines but is able to relay data at much higher speeds than modems and does not interfere with telephone use.
Placeholder
DSL
Character
Notepad
35. A software tool included with some word processors that provides synonyms for selected words on command
Thesaurus
Worksheet tab
Worksheet
Formula
36. Allows equipment to handle information that continuously changes
Attach
Word Art
Inbox
Analog
37. Term used in Microsoft Excel to describe a spreadsheet file
Workbook
Date/Time control
Wizard
On/Off
38. Sets of typefaces (or characters) that come in different styles and sizes.
Default
Tasks
Screensaver
Fonts
39. When a machine - object etc. is capable of performing a task
WordPad
Ready
Dial-up
Menu - drop-down
40. In mouse-based applications - a market moves across the screen when you move the mouse across your desk.
Margins
Pointer
Cards
Abacus
41. A program that walks you through MS
Cards
MS Windows Tour
Smart Tag
Hardware
42. A peripheral device which allows users to play video games or computer games which demand fast reflexes and decision-making.
Text box
Joystick
Gateway
Formatting toolbar
43. Data laid out in a horizontal line in a table or spreadsheet
Menu
Row
AutoCorrect
Note Pad
44. Computer company
Image
File name
Apple/Mac
Notes
45. Sections of a document that are unused. White spaces help separate paragraphs of text - graphics and other portions of a document - and helps a document look less crowded.
spacing
Field
Thesaurus
Range
46. Location of stored activities or events occurring to a computer or network
Transition
CA TV
Active worksheet
Journal
47. A tab at the bottom left corner of a worksheet that has the worksheet name and other worksheets in the workbook
Default
Menu toolbar
Worksheet tab
Line-spacing
48. Provides access to begin programs - documents & access internet information
Size & Style
Format
Start-up button
SUM
49. This is all the instructions for the computer or a program designed to do different things. Examples are: Microsoft Word - Internet Explorer - and Windows.
Software
Keyboard
Wizard
Form
50. Converts digital data into analog data - so it can be sent over phone lines. Changes analog into digital when receiving data.
DSL
Modem
Indicators
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