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






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






3. 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.






4. A software tool included with some word processors that provides synonyms for selected words on command






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






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






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






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.






9. Devices used to store massive amounts of information so that it can be readily retrieved. Devices include RAIDs - CD-ROMs - DVDs






10. Where you send something in the past tense






11. A connection that is established using a modem






12. Magnetic tape drive capable of moving the tape through the tapes drive's read






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






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






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






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17. A character displayed on the screen to prompt the user to take some action. The most common prompt is the 'C prompt' in which the computer hard drive or 'C' requests directions on what the computer should perform next.






18. Alternatively referred to as UCE (Unsolicited Commercial Email) - spam - not to be confused with the meat product - is slang commonly used to describe junk e-mail on the Internet.






19. Handouts to promote companies - events - etc.






20. Light or led that indicates the status of a hardware device






21. 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.'






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






23. A series of keys to unlock a screen






24. Where you advertise something






25. Converts digital data into analog data - so it can be sent over phone lines. Changes analog into digital when receiving data.






26. When referring to multitasking operating systems - background is the place an active program is running but not seen on the computer






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






28. A graphical or textual page that incorporates navigation hyperlinks to pages that are part of a web structure.






29. Side text that could be important later






30. Bar located along the top of a window or a dialog box that displays the name of the window or software program being used.






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






32. Recording how long something takes






33. Term used to describe a software program that is intentionally installed on the computer by a user to monitor or spy on what other users of the same computer are doing.






34. In mathematics - a sum is the total amount obtained from adding numbers






35. 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)






36. A note added by way of comment or explanation






37. Exploring the Internet.






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






39. This is all the instructions for the computer or a program designed to do different things. Examples are: Microsoft Word - Internet Explorer - and Windows.






40. 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.






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






42. To move the visual portions of a screen up - down - left - or right - in order to see additional information on the monitor.






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






44. A key that - when pressed in conjunction with another key - creates a special effect.






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






46. The cell in which you are working - indicated by the current location of the cell pointer.






47. 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.






48. The address of documents and resources on the internet.






49. A collection of similar information stored in a file - such as a database of addresses. This information may be created and stored in a database management system (DBMS).






50. Viewing portion of a display