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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. Any character that is not considered a number or symbol






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






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






4. Where you send something in the past tense






5. 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.






6. A vertical or horizontal bar commonly located on the far right or bottom of a window that allows a user to move the window viewing area up - down - left - or right.






7. This is the program you use to browse files. A web browser will browse internet files - like Firefox or Internet Explorer.






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






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






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






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






12. A program that walks you through MS






13. A function similar to the save function that allows a user to specify the name and location of where he or she wishes to save the file before saving it.






14. 1) text-based applications - a way of designing the number of characters that fit on the computer's display. A column is one character wide. 2) In spread sheet applications - a column is a vertical arrangement of cells.






15. A box that allows a change of the format of text that affects the complete paragraph or is different from other paragraphs in a document.






16. A little device that you move with your hand which then moves the cursor on the screen.






17. Where you get something






18. Term used to describe the process of switching between tasks currently running on the computer without affecting any of the tasks.






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. Term used in Microsoft Excel to describe a spreadsheet file






21. The pre-defined configuration of a system or an application. In most programs - the defaults can be changed to reflect personal preferences.






22. 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.






23. 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.'






24. Process of taking data from one program or computer to another






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






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






27. A peripheral device which allows users to play video games or computer games which demand fast reflexes and decision-making.






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






33. A difference in the text






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






35. 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)






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






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






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






39. Everything to the left except date - closing - written signature - typed name - senders address - comma






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






41. A series of keys to unlock a screen






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






43. 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.






44. A tab at the bottom left corner of a worksheet that has the worksheet name and other worksheets in the workbook






45. Styles of text already in MS






46. Microsoft Office feature found in Microsoft Office 2002 (XP) - Office 2003 - and later versions that enables users to have quick access to common features - information - and commands.






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






48. To workout a mathematical equation






49. A portable drive that connects to a USB cord






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