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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 portable drive that connects to a USB cord






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






3. Electronic signal that is sent as binary digits






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






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






6. 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.






7. Adding text to a document






8. Where the text is automatically entered






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






10. A box that helps with the overall process of connecting and preparing a software program - hardware device or computer to function properly.






11. Handouts to promote companies - events - etc.






12. Programs currently being worked on






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. Copy: A command that copies the selected information and places it on the clipboard.cut: To remove text or graphics from a document by using the Cut command. The most recent 'clipping' is stored on the Clipboard of the computer so that you can paste






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






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






22. A feature that steps the user through the installation or setup of a software program or hardware device






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. The physical division of space on a disk into sections--where information can be stored. A disk's format is established as part of the initialization process.






31. A group of application programs - usually on one disk - designed to share data.






32. Data that goes into a computer device.






33. A connection that is established using a modem






34. 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.'






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






36. Copy of text stored on the computer and only accessible through the computer






37. Term used to describe the location or folder where e-mail is stored before being sent






38. Where you advertise something






39. Maximum






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






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






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






43. Any character that is 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - or 0






44. Receptacle for unwanted items






45. More than one or something that can be multiplied






46. A column in a table






47. Styles of text already in MS






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






49. A note added by way of comment or explanation






50. Where you send something in the past tense