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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. An item that has been disposed of






2. A tool where the numbering happens automatically






3. Term used to describe the location or folder where e-mail is stored before being sent






4. The rectangular area - above the worksheet window - that displays a cell's contents - including numbers - text - and formulas - when you click a cell. You can use the formula bar to enter and edit data in the active cell.






5. A visual representation of months and dates for a given year






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






7. Sections of a document that are unused. White spaces help separate paragraphs of text - graphics and other portions of a document - and helps a document look less crowded.






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






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






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






11. Internet Service Provider






12. 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.






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






14. 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.






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






16. In mathematics - a sum is the total amount obtained from adding numbers






17. The layout - coloring - font - etc. of a document






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






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






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






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






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






23. A series of keys to unlock a screen






24. 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.






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






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






27. The process of launching the web page into the public for use.






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






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






30. This is a secret code to protect your data and can keep others from accessing your computer.






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






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






33. Adding text to a document






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






35. Turns computer on and off






36. 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.






37. 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.






38. 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






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






40. A key on the numeric keypad that confirms a choice or tells a program you're ready to proceed. In most cases - the Return key also serves this function. The ____ button is used to confirm an entry into an active cell. (in spreadsheet applications)






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






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






43. A note added by way of comment or explanation






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






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






46. Allows equipment to handle information that continuously changes






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






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






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






50. To do this - you click on something and hold the button down. This will move the object you clicked on and will leave it where you let go of the button. So it drags it and drops it.