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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. 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.






2. Completes the text for you






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






4. 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






5. The process of writing data to a storage medium such as a floppy diskette or a hard disk drive






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7. Allows equipment to handle information that continuously changes






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






9. Recording how long something takes






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






11. Justify






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






13. A software program that allows a person to explore the Internet in an easy to use way






14. Peripheral that receives or displays output from a computer






15. Viewing portion of a display






16. 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)






17. A portable drive that connects to a USB cord






18. Used to advertise different programs or hotels etc.






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






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






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






23. A circuit board that you can install in a slot inside the computer to expand the computer's memory or give it the means to communicate with a peripheral device.






24. A collection of similar information stored in a file - such as a database of addresses. This information may be created and stored in a database management system (DBMS).






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






26. 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






27. 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.






28. A term used to describe the process of organizing data in a particular order allowing for information to be found easier






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






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






31. A note added by way of comment or explanation






32. The first calculation device






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






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






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






36. Extra programs






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






38. Where you send something in the past tense






39. Hardware peripheral that allows computer users to input audio into computers






40. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






41. A type of edging around a document






42. A disk which is 5.25 inches in diameter - with a storage capacity of 143 K (the equivalent of about 70 pages of text).






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






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






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






46. A peripheral device which allows users to play video games or computer games which demand fast reflexes and decision-making.






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






48. Copy: A command that copies the selected information and places it on the clipboard.cut: To remove text or graphics from a document by using the Cut command. The most recent 'clipping' is stored on the Clipboard of the computer so that you can paste






49. Magnetic tape drive capable of moving the tape through the tapes drive's read






50. A connection that is established using a modem