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






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






3. Where you advertise something






4. A connection that is established using a modem






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






6. Alternatively referred to as malware - sneakware - or spyware - adware is a program installed without a user's consent or knowledge during the install of another program






7. Alternatively referred to as an account name - login ID - and user ID - a username or user name is a name given to a user on a computer or computer network.






8. Copy: A command that copies the selected information and places it on the clipboard.cut: To remove text or graphics from a document by using the Cut command. The most recent 'clipping' is stored on the Clipboard of the computer so that you can paste






9. A device - such as a keyboard - stylus and tablet - mouse - puck - or microphone - that allows input of information (letters - numbers - sound - video) to a computer.






10. 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.






11. Any character that is 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - or 0






12. Term used to describe the process of switching back and forth between settings or between programs






13. The type of money used in a certain place






14. Computer software that performs a task or set of tasks - such as word processing or drawing. Applications are also referred to as programs.






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






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






17. This is a picture that pops up when you are not using your computer.






18. An attachment can be a picture - a word document - a movie - a sound file - an excel document - or any other file that requires another program to open it.






19. A paper printout of what you have prepared on the computer.






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






21. A generic text editor included with MS that enables someone to open and read plain text files






22. The change from one thing to another






23. 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.






24. This is where all the letters - numbers - and other buttons are located. When you type on it - the symbols appear on the monitor.






25. A box that allows you to close a document or window






26. 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.






27. 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.






28. 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.






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).






30. To workout a mathematical equation






31. Data that goes into a computer device.






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






33. 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.






34. 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)






35. This is the process where you copy something from another computer or the Internet - and save it on your computer.






36. This is simply a way to send a message from one computer to another.






37. Minimum






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






39. Cable TV






40. Justify






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






42. Maximum






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






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






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






46. Storage medium that holds information until it is deleted or overwritten regardless if the computer has power






47. A design that defines the overall look of characters






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






49. Medium






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







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