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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 the text is automatically entered






2. An attachment can be a picture - a word document - a movie - a sound file - an excel document - or any other file that requires another program to open it.






3. A built-in formula that you can use in spread sheet application to calculate an average - a square root - a total - and so on.






4. 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.






5. Styles of text already in MS






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






7. Light or led that indicates the status of a hardware device






8. Handouts to promote companies - events - etc.






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






10. Allows equipment to handle information that continuously changes






11. Documents used to remind the user of an event or occasion






12. The worksheet currently being worked on or viewed






13. A menu window that opens vertically on-screen to display context-related options. Also called pop-up menu or pull-down menu.






14. Term used to describe a software program that is intentionally installed on the computer by a user to monitor or spy on what other users of the same computer are doing.






15. 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.






16. Where you send something in the past tense






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






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






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






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






21. 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)






22. 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






23. To reduce to a lower grade or rank






24. Software that was written to do bad stuff to your computer.






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






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






27. A term used to describe a software program or section of a program that is running in a multitasking environment.






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






29. 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.






30. 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.






31. Alternatively referred to as dummy text - placeholder text is text that is only present in order to hold the place for something else






32. A group of application programs - usually on one disk - designed to share data.






33. A series of keys to unlock a screen






34. The actual web page on the domain






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






36. A weblog or blog - is a listing of text - images - or other objects that are arranged in a chronological order that first started appearing in 1998.






37. 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.'






38. A connection that is established using a modem






39. A character that is not a number or a letter






40. 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.






41. Adding text to a document






42. 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






43. A difference in the text






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






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






46. 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.






47. A generic text editor included with MS that enables someone to open and read plain text files






48. An item that has been disposed of






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






50. A box that allows the process of a computer transferring data to a computer printer and generating a hard copy of the electronic data being printed.