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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. Everything to the left except date - closing - written signature - typed name - senders address - comma






2. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






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






4. A set of data-entry fields on a page processed on a server. The user submits the form by clicking on a button or image - and the form is sent by a form handler.






5. Add - delete or change the contents of a cell or worksheet or file.






6. Internet Service Provider






7. Creating a new document or folder






8. A space reserved for a person's signature






9. 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.






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






11. This is all the instructions for the computer or a program designed to do different things. Examples are: Microsoft Word - Internet Explorer - and Windows.






12. A term used to describe a software program or section of a program that is running in a multitasking environment.






13. An arrangement of information in rows and columns that makes comparing and contrasting easier






14. 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.






15. Document commonly written in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) that is accessible through the Internet or through another network using a browser






16. 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.






17. A connection that is established using a modem






18. To study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of by analysis






19. Medium






20. An image usually displayed at the top of a page in a Web site - containing text and design elements (often to identify the site).






21. 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.






22. Where you get something






23. Maximum






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






25. 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.






26. 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.






27. Something that can be accessed






28. A type of edging around a document






29. Term used to describe a menu that is contained within another menu






30. Everything to the left except the date - closing - signature - typed name and senders address are to the middle semi-colon






31. Horizontal lines within a chart that make the chart easier to read.






32. A command that removes and adds cell contents from a worksheet.






33. In general a range refers to a series of value between two other values






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






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






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






37. Term used to describe a software program that is intentionally installed on the computer by a user to monitor or spy on what other users of the same computer are doing.






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






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






40. Function performed to reverse the action of an earlier action






41. The first calculation device






42. World Wide Web - Group of internet servers linking computers around the world.






43. Light or led that indicates the status of a hardware device






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






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






46. Term used to describe a computer keyboard key that has one or more function






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






48. A circuit board that you can install in a slot inside the computer to expand the computer's memory or give it the means to communicate with a peripheral device.






49. Handouts to promote companies - events - etc.






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