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Computer Literacy

Subjects : literacy, it-skills
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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)






2. The worksheet currently being worked on or viewed






3. Term used in Microsoft Excel to describe a spreadsheet file






4. The process of transferring information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network). v. To transfer information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network).






5. 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.






6. An arrangement of information in rows and columns that makes comparing and contrasting easier






7. Electronic signal that is sent as binary digits






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






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






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






11. An item that has been disposed of






12. 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.






13. 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.






14. A set of programs that - among other things - controls the way information is loaded into memory - the way the computer works with that information - the way information is stored on a disk - and the way the computer communicates with a printer and o






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






16. A field or section of a page that enables a user to enter text






17. 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






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






19. Alternatively referred to as UCE (Unsolicited Commercial Email) - spam - not to be confused with the meat product - is slang commonly used to describe junk e-mail on the Internet.






20. Copy of text stored on the computer and only accessible through the computer






21. A note added by way of comment or explanation






22. Justify






23. 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.






24. More than one or something that can be multiplied






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






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






27. 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)






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






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






30. This is the process where you copy something from another computer or the Internet - and save it on your computer.






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






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






35. A similarity between different objects - documents - etc.






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






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






38. Handouts to promote companies - events - etc.






39. Automatically corrects misspellings on common typos






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






41. 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.






42. An early operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Disc Operating System).






43. Used to advertise different programs or hotels etc.






44. Devices used to store massive amounts of information so that it can be readily retrieved. Devices include RAIDs - CD-ROMs - DVDs






45. Something that can be accessed






46. A collection of icons - pictures - buttons and other useful image files along with sound and video files that can be embedded or inserted into web pages.






47. 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






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






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






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







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