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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. Maximum






2. 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.






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






4. A key that - when pressed in conjunction with another key - creates a special effect.






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






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






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






8. A difference in the text






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






10. A peripheral device which allows users to play video games or computer games which demand fast reflexes and decision-making.






11. To workout a mathematical equation






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






13. Short for document






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






15. The change from one thing to another






16. A tool used to make an indication that text or other object has been selected with the mouse or keyboard.






17. A menu where you can search for anything that you need






18. The overall appearance of a document - image - text or other medium designed to be more appeasing to the viewer or help locate or identify the medium being looked at






19. Converts digital data into analog data - so it can be sent over phone lines. Changes analog into digital when receiving data.






20. 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.






21. The physical and mechanical components of a computer system - such as the electronic circuitry - chips - monitor - disks - disk drives - keyboard - modem - and printer.






22. Minimum






23. Cable TV






24. 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.






25. A portable drive that connects to a USB cord






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






27. To reduce to a lower grade or rank






28. Used to advertise different programs or hotels etc.






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






30. A set of instructions that you enter in a cell to perform numeric calculations (adding - multiplying - averaging - etc.); for example - +A1+B1. (in spreadsheet applications)






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






32. Where you advertise something






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






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






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






36. Where you get something






37. The layout - coloring - font - etc. of a document






38. 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.






39. More than one or something that can be multiplied






40. Viewing portion of a display






41. 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.






42. Command or option used to close a program or file.






43. Where you send something in the past tense






44. 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.






45. A column in a table






46. A file containing a series of Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) images that are displayed in rapid sequence in some Web browsers.






47. A letter - number or other symbol.






48. The horizontal strip across the top of an application's window. Each word on the strip has a context sensitive drop-down menu containing features and actions that are available for the application in use.






49. A box that helps with the overall process of connecting and preparing a software program - hardware device or computer to function properly.






50. The address of documents and resources on the internet.