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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. 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.






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






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






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






5. A file containing a series of Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) images that are displayed in rapid sequence in some Web browsers.






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






7. Used to advertise different programs or hotels etc.






8. Term used to describe the location or folder that e-mail is received on the computer or a computer program






9. Allows equipment to handle information that continuously changes






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






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






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






13. The pre-defined configuration of a system or an application. In most programs - the defaults can be changed to reflect personal preferences.






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






20. A space reserved for a person's signature






21. Data that come out of a computer device. For example - information displayed on the monitor - sound from the speakers - and information printed to paper.






22. A connection that is established using a modem






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






24. Row of boxes - often at the top of an application window that control various functions of the software






25. Any character that is 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - or 0






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






27. A precise series of instructions written in a computer language that tells the computer what to do and how to do it. Programs are also called 'software' or 'applications.'






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






29. A box that helps you edit the parameters defined by the user that help determine how a printed page will appear.






30. A command that removes and adds cell contents from a worksheet.






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






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






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






34. 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.






35. 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






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






37. The overall appearance of a document - image - text or other medium designed to be more appeasing to the viewer or help locate or identify the medium being looked at






38. In general - the term query is commonly used to describe a question or request that is made by a user or another computer or device






39. Receptacle for unwanted items






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






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






42. The actual web page on the domain






43. Medium






44. Hypertext Transfer Protocol. A common system used to request and send HTML documents on the World Wide Web. It is the first portion of all URL addresses on the World Wide Web (e.g. - http://www.whitehouse.gov).






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






46. A row in a table






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






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






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






50. A context-related list of options that users can choose from.