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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 used in Microsoft Excel to describe a spreadsheet file






2. Alternatively referred to as the arithmetic mean - average is the sum of a series of numbers - divided by the total amount of numbers.






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






4. A device - such as a keyboard - stylus and tablet - mouse - puck - or microphone - that allows input of information (letters - numbers - sound - video) to a computer.






5. Sometimes referred to as run around - word wrap is an ability found in most text editing programs that allows any text that reaches the end of the far right edge of the window to wrap automatically to the next line without requiring the user to press






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






7. Protection for any published work that helps to prevent that work from being used without prior authorization






8. A minor show offered in addition to a main exhibition






9. Viewing portion of a display






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






11. A tool used to make an indication that text or other object has been selected with the mouse or keyboard.






12. A box that allows the process of a computer transferring data to a computer printer and generating a hard copy of the electronic data being printed.






13. 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.






14. Turns computer on and off






15. Where the text is automatically entered






16. Sometimes referred to as seek - search is the process of locating a letter(s) - word(s) - file(s) - website(s) - etc.






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






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






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






20. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






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






22. Term used to describe a computer keyboard key that has one or more function






23. Pages that have instructions - questions - etc. that need to be numbered






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






25. Computer company






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






27. A column in a table






28. The name you give your file or document before you save it on a disk. This name should help you identify and retrieve this file.






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






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






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






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






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






34. A named sub-window of a frames page. This may be scrollable and resizable and may have a border or outline.






35. A space reserved for a person's signature






36. Graphical User Interface. A system that simplifies selecting computer commands by enabling the user to point to symbols or illustrations (called icons) on the computer screen with a mouse.






37. 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.






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






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






40. World Wide Web - Group of internet servers linking computers around the world.






41. 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.






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






43. What You See Is What You Get. When using most word processors - page layout programs (See desktop publishing) - and web page design programs - words and images will be displayed on the monitor as they will look on the printed page or web page.






44. 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.






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






46. A portion of a computer display used in a graphical interface that enables users to select commands by pointing to illustrations or symbols with a mouse. 'Windows' is also the name Microsoft adopted for its popular operating system.






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






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






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






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