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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. A chart or graphic image that can be moved and re-sized and contains handles when selected.






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






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






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






5. Used to advertise different programs or hotels etc.






6. A built-in formula that you can use in spread sheet application to calculate an average - a square root - a total - and so on.






7. A note added by way of comment or explanation






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






9. 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.






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






11. A visual representation of months and dates for a given year






12. Location of stored activities or events occurring to a computer or network






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






14. A tool that converts an image or a file.






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






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






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






18. Text or an image that is connected by hypertext coding to a different location. By selecting the text or image with a mouse - the computer 'jumps to' (or displays) the linked text.






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






20. Where you get something






21. Toolbar used to format documents






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






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






24. A column in a table






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






27. Text that appears at the top and bottom of every page or every other page of a document.






28. To combine two or more files into a single file.






29. A name - e-mail - or other personal information that enables other users to get a hold of someone






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






31. A vertical or horizontal bar commonly located on the far right or bottom of a window that allows a user to move the window viewing area up - down - left - or right.






32. Short for document






33. A portion of a computer display used in a graphical interface that enables users to select commands by pointing to illustrations or symbols with a mouse. 'Windows' is also the name Microsoft adopted for its popular operating system.






34. The process of writing data to a storage medium such as a floppy diskette or a hard disk drive






35. The pre-defined configuration of a system or an application. In most programs - the defaults can be changed to reflect personal preferences.






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






37. A character that is not a number or a letter






38. A term used to describe the process of searching for - locating and returning data.






39. A picture or graphics file that can be inserted on a web page and displayed in a browser.






40. A software program that allows a person to explore the Internet in an easy to use way






41. 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.






42. The type of money used in a certain place






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






44. Term used to describe the process of switching between tasks currently running on the computer without affecting any of the tasks.






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






48. A key on the numeric keypad that confirms a choice or tells a program you're ready to proceed. In most cases - the Return key also serves this function. The ____ button is used to confirm an entry into an active cell. (in spreadsheet applications)






49. Electronic signal that is sent as binary digits






50. A connection that is established using a modem