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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 box that allows you to close a document or window






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






3. Function performed to reverse the action of an earlier action






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






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






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






7. 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






8. Turns computer on and off






9. Alternatively referred to as a worksheet - a spreadsheet is a data file made up of rows and columns that are used to sort data and allow a user to manipulate and arrange data easily - commonly numerical data.






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






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12. The process of a computer transferring data to a computer printer and generating a hard copy of the electronic data being printed.






13. 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.






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






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






16. Adding text to a document






17. To reduce to a lower grade or rank






18. Justify






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






20. 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.






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






22. Sets of typefaces (or characters) that come in different styles and sizes.






23. A Microsoft program






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






25. Text that appears at the top and bottom of every page or every other page of a document.






26. More than one or something that can be multiplied






27. A discrete collection of information you create with a computer program - including memos - pictures - budgets - text - and so on.






28. 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






29. A space reserved for a person's signature






30. Another name for the hard disc that stores information information in a computer.






31. A name - e-mail - or other personal information that enables other users to get a hold of someone






32. Recording how long something takes






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






34. The horizontal strip across the top of an application's window. Each word on the strip has a context sensitive drop-down menu containing features and actions that are available for the application in use.






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






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






37. Toolbar used to format documents






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






39. The type and how big the text or object is






40. Computer company






41. A generic text editor included with MS that enables someone to open and read plain text files






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






43. Where you advertise something






44. 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)






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






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






47. This is a small symbol or picture that represents a program or other things.






48. To workout a mathematical equation






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






50. Central Processing Unit. The brain of the computer.