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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. Term commonly associated with computer CRT monitors - refresh refers to the renewal of the screen contents.






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






3. Something that can be accessed






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






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






6. 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.






7. The change from one thing to another






8. A flat round storage medium that is read by a laser






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






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






11. A computer bridge is a device that connects two local-area networks (LANs) - or two segments of the same LAN.






12. Electronic signal that is sent as binary digits






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






14. More than one or something that can be multiplied






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






16. A space reserved for a person's signature






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






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






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






20. Everything to the Left alignment - semi-colon






21. Viewing portion of a display






22. 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






23. A weblog or blog - is a listing of text - images - or other objects that are arranged in a chronological order that first started appearing in 1998.






24. 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.






25. An operating environment created by MS provide an interface known as GUI for IBM compatible computers






26. A command that removes and adds cell contents from a worksheet.






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






28. Hardware peripheral that allows computer users to input audio into computers






29. Information that comes from a computer after it has been processed






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






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






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






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






34. The number keys on the right side of the keyboard that are laid out like the keys on an adding machine. In most cases - you can use these keys interchangeably with the number keys on the top row of the keyboard. Some programs use the numeric keypad a






35. A series of keys to unlock a screen






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






37. Receptacle for unwanted items






38. Software file that contains updated information and various fixes that resolves issues that have been located by the software developer to help prevent those errors from occurring in the future






39. Text or an image that is connected by hypertext coding to a different location. By selecting the text or image with a mouse - the computer 'jumps to' (or displays) the linked text.






40. Row of boxes - often at the top of an application window that control various functions of the software






41. A chart or graphic image that can be moved and re-sized and contains handles when selected.






42. Software that allows one to calculate numbers in a format that is similar to pages in a conventional ledger.






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






44. Microsoft WordPad is a free rich text editor included with Microsoft Windows 95 - 98 - ME - NT - 2000 - XP - Vista - 7 - and future releases of Microsoft Windows.






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






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






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






48. Handouts to promote companies - events - etc.






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






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







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