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






2. Term used to describe the location or folder that e-mail is received on the computer or a computer program






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






4. Programs currently being worked on






5. Viewing portion of a display






6. Internet Service Provider






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






8. A file or view of data formatted in a way that allows the user to see a large amount of data quickly from documents or a database.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The process of launching the web page into the public for use.






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






18. In general - the term query is commonly used to describe a question or request that is made by a user or another computer or device






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






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






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






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






23. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






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






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






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






27. A device that scans something that is flat and sends the image to the computer.






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






29. A Microsoft program






30. A disk which is 5.25 inches in diameter - with a storage capacity of 143 K (the equivalent of about 70 pages of text).






31. Graphical User Interface. A system that simplifies selecting computer commands by enabling the user to point to symbols or illustrations (called icons) on the computer screen with a mouse.






32. 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.






33. A space reserved for a person's signature






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






35. 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.






36. Receptacle for unwanted items






37. Creating a new document or folder






38. A tool where the numbering happens automatically






39. Completes the text for you






40. A letter - number or other symbol.






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






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






43. 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.






44. The rectangular area - above the worksheet window - that displays a cell's contents - including numbers - text - and formulas - when you click a cell. You can use the formula bar to enter and edit data in the active cell.






45. In mouse-based applications - a market moves across the screen when you move the mouse across your desk.






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






47. A precise series of instructions written in a computer language that tells the computer what to do and how to do it. Programs are also called 'software' or 'applications.'






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






49. The process of moving data used in another program or earlier software version and moving it into another program or later version of the program.






50. A column in a table