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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. Where you advertise something






2. 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.






3. A location where deleted files are temporarily stored on Apple Macintosh computers






4. A paper printout of what you have prepared on the computer.






5. A tool where the numbering happens automatically






6. 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






7. Allows user to draw or paint & bit mapped images






8. More than one or something that can be multiplied






9. To study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of by analysis






10. 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)






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






12. The cell in which you are working - indicated by the current location of the cell pointer.






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






14. A FTP command used to upload a file to a remote computer.






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






16. 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






17. 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.






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






19. Completes the text for you






20. A website - or web site - is a central location of various web pages that are all related and can be accessed by visiting the home page using a browser






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






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






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






24. Creating a new document or folder






25. A paragraph style that creates a single list element - usually indicated by a 'bullet' character. This is also known as an 'unordered list.'






26. 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.






27. Programs currently being worked on






28. To reduce to a lower grade or rank






29. A tool that converts an image or a file.






30. 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.






31. A software tool included with some word processors that provides synonyms for selected words on command






32. Enables computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer software






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






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






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






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






37. The worksheet currently being worked on or viewed






38. This is an abbreviation for 'sending particularly annoying messages'; it stands for unwanted e-mail.






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






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






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






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






43. Peripheral that receives or displays output from a computer






44. When a machine - object etc. is capable of performing a task






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. This is the screen that appears if you are not browsing the Internet - reading a file - or playing a game. Your icons are on this screen.






47. Adding text to a document






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






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






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