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






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






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






4. Space separating text or other elements from the edge of the paper commonly adjusted through the page setup.






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






6. The actual web page on the domain






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. Software that was written to do bad stuff to your computer.






9. The first calculation device






10. Everything to the left except the date - closing - signature - typed name and senders address are to the middle semi-colon






11. 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).






12. 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)






13. A set of data-entry fields on a page processed on a server. The user submits the form by clicking on a button or image - and the form is sent by a form handler.






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






15. Term used to describe the process of saving information to be used later






16. 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.






17. A term used to describe the process of organizing data in a particular order allowing for information to be found easier






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






19. The location of a specific cell or range expressed by the coordinates of column and row; for example - A1. (spreadsheet application)






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






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






22. E-mail software program by Microsoft that enables users to easily send and receive e-mail on their computer






23. When referring to a network - a gateway is an address used as an entry point into another network






24. 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.






25. A tool box that allows you to change the font of text






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






27. 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)






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






30. The horizontal placement of cell contents - for example: left - center - or right. (spreadsheet application)






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






32. A word or character that causes the computer to do something. A command is a request or directions given to a computer.






33. A design that defines the overall look of characters






34. To do this - you click on something and hold the button down. This will move the object you clicked on and will leave it where you let go of the button. So it drags it and drops it.






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






36. A menu window that opens vertically on-screen to display context-related options. Also called pop-up menu or pull-down menu.






37. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






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






39. A term used to describe a software program or section of a program that is running in a multitasking environment.






40. A program that walks you through MS






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






42. The study and designing of products to help reduce the stress & make a product more comfortable to the user helping increase the users' productivity






43. Minimum






44. A discrete collection of information you create with a computer program - including memos - pictures - budgets - text - and so on.






45. Completes the text for you






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






47. Medium






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






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






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







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