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Computer Literacy
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1. Paper cards that have hand punched holes that contains data
Hard drive
Punched cards
Blog
Formula bar
2. Hardware peripheral that allows computer users to input audio into computers
Date/Time control
GUI
Input device
Microphone
3. This is simply a way to send a message from one computer to another.
Bulleted list
Modem
Power Point
E-mail
4. 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.
Format
Spam
Spell Checker
Organize
5. A peripheral device which allows users to play video games or computer games which demand fast reflexes and decision-making.
Grammar Checker
Enter
Joystick
Column
6. A design that defines the overall look of characters
Joystick
UNIVAC
Typeface & Font
Output
7. 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.
Line-spacing
DSL
Document
SAVE
8. ...
Tasks
Task-switching
Layout
Smart Tag
9. A paragraph style that creates a single list element - usually indicated by a 'bullet' character. This is also known as an 'unordered list.'
Bulleted list
Merged
Row
Formula
10. A flat round storage medium that is read by a laser
Compact Disk
Drag & Drop
Word Art
Monitor
11. A chart or graphic image that can be moved and re-sized and contains handles when selected.
Objects box/pane
Spam
Gridlines
Status bar
12. The location of a specific cell or range expressed by the coordinates of column and row; for example - A1. (spreadsheet application)
Hyperlink
Word wrap
Address
Worksheet
13. An item that has been disposed of
Deleted items
Block Letter Format
UNIVAC
Scrolling
14. The cell in which you are working - indicated by the current location of the cell pointer.
Print
Active cell
MS Windows
Enter
15. Pages that have instructions - questions - etc. that need to be numbered
Page Numbering
Form
Surf
Alignment
16. Bar located along the top of a window or a dialog box that displays the name of the window or software program being used.
Forward
Hard drive
Title bar
Calculate
17. A group of application programs - usually on one disk - designed to share data.
Worksheet
Integrated circuits
Password
Exported
18. Term used to describe the process of switching between tasks currently running on the computer without affecting any of the tasks.
Power Point
GUI
Worksheet tab
Task-switching
19. Turns computer on and off
On/Off
Notepad
Document
Cards
20. This is all the instructions for the computer or a program designed to do different things. Examples are: Microsoft Word - Internet Explorer - and Windows.
Option
Software
Relationships
Notepad
21. Microsoft WordPad is a free rich text editor included with Microsoft Windows 95 - 98 - ME - NT - 2000 - XP - Vista - 7 - and future releases of Microsoft Windows.
Undo
Journal
Monitor
WordPad
22. A name - e-mail - or other personal information that enables other users to get a hold of someone
MS-DOS
Block Letter Format
Tables
Contacts
23. Sets of typefaces (or characters) that come in different styles and sizes.
Analyze
Fonts
Graphics
Ready
24. A tool where the numbering happens automatically
Auto-number
Bulleted list
Option
index.html
25. Adding text to a document
Store
Insert/Type over
Print
Note Pad
26. A software tool included with some word processors that provides synonyms for selected words on command
Thesaurus
Field
Screen
Align
27. 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.
Frame
Calculator
Toggles
Prompt
28. Location of stored activities or events occurring to a computer or network
Journal
Clipart
Personal Letter Format
Demote
29. 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
Update
Scroll Bars
Query
Relationships
30. Any character that is 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - or 0
Align
Number
Insert/Type over
Relationships
31. A named sub-window of a frames page. This may be scrollable and resizable and may have a border or outline.
Frame
File name
Memos
Margins
32. A box that allows you to close a document or window
Junk
Edit
Hyperlink
Close box
33. The horizontal placement of cell contents - for example: left - center - or right. (spreadsheet application)
OPEN
Align
Menu
Download
34. The address of documents and resources on the internet.
URL
Contacts
Bulleted list
Thesaurus
35. A term used to describe the process of searching for - locating and returning data.
Cut - Copy & Paste
Retrieve
Computer output
Font dialog box
36. Another name for the hard disc that stores information information in a computer.
Borders
Hard drive
Number
Save As
37. 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.
Workbook
UNIVAC
Save As
Format
38. Devices used to store massive amounts of information so that it can be readily retrieved. Devices include RAIDs - CD-ROMs - DVDs
Organize
Page Setup dialog box
Outlook
Storage
39. The process of moving data used in another program or earlier software version and moving it into another program or later version of the program.
AutoContent
Imported
SUM
Deleted items
40. A program that walks you through MS
Prompt
index.html
Brochures
MS Windows Tour
41. Styles of text already in MS
Auto-number
Built-in Styles
Document
Internet
42. Term commonly associated with computer CRT monitors - refresh refers to the renewal of the screen contents.
Save As
Outline View
Refresh
Browser
43. 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.
Spam
Task panes
Thesaurus
Built-in Styles
44. A paper printout of what you have prepared on the computer.
MIN
Hard copy
Input
Spreadsheet
45. 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.
Ready
Paint
Task-switching
Column
46. When referring to a network - a gateway is an address used as an entry point into another network
Gateway
Enter
WordPad
Ready
47. Automatically corrects misspellings on common typos
Field
AutoCorrect
WordPad
Program
48. The type of money used in a certain place
Currency
Workbook
Dial-up
Spreadsheet
49. Everything to the left except date - closing - written signature - typed name - senders address - comma
Spy-ware
Personal Letter Format
Brochures
MS-DOS
50. Unique location identified by intersecting column and row coordinates. (spreadsheet application) -The address or name of a specific cell. Cell references may be used in formulas and are relative or absolute. (spreadsheet application)
Design
Cell address/cell reference
Headers & Footers
Edit
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