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






2. Exploring the Internet.






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






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






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






6. A named sub-window of a frames page. This may be scrollable and resizable and may have a border or outline.






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






8. Completes the text for you






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






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






11. Computer company






12. A generic text editor included with Microsoft Windows that enables someone to open and read plaintext files






13. The type and how big the text or object is






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






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






16. Electronic hardware device or software capable of performing mathematical calculations






17. Enables computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer software






18. A box that helps you edit the parameters defined by the user that help determine how a printed page will appear.






19. 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.






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






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






22. A portable drive that connects to a USB cord






23. More than one or something that can be multiplied






24. Cable TV






25. The default document name in Excel






26. Shows the date & time & lets you set the clock






27. Toolbar used to format documents






28. The screen that shows you what you are doing. It is like a viewer that displays what the computer sends to it.






29. A graphic representation of selected worksheet information. Types include 2-D and 3-D column - bar - pie - area and line charts.






30. This is a secret code to protect your data and can keep others from accessing your computer.






31. 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






32. A column in a table






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






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






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






36. Everything to the Left alignment - semi-colon






37. A key that can lock into place so that letters you type will come out capitalized. Caps Lock doesn't affect non-alphabetic keys (such as punctuation and symbols). To access these - you must still press the Shift key (on either side of the key board).






38. A minor show offered in addition to a main exhibition






39. 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)






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






41. Alternatively referred to as dummy text - placeholder text is text that is only present in order to hold the place for something else






42. Alternatively referred to as ANSI art - text art - or word art - ASCII art is the process of forming pictures or art out of the characters available in the ASCII chart






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






44. 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)






45. Universal Automatic Computer the UNIVAC is an electrical computer containing thousands of vacuum tubes that utilizes punch cards and switches for inputting data and punch cards for outputting and storing data.






46. 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.






47. Documents used to remind the user of an event or occasion






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






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






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







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