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Computer Literacy
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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. A command that puts a file away but keeps the program you're in open so that you can continue to work.
MEDIAN
CLOSE
Program
Compact Disk
2. Term used to describe the location or folder that e-mail is received on the computer or a computer program
Inbox
Document
Blog
Merged
3. The physical and mechanical components of a computer system - such as the electronic circuitry - chips - monitor - disks - disk drives - keyboard - modem - and printer.
Junk
Hardware
Send
GUI
4. Programs currently being worked on
GUI
Refresh
Edit
Active programs
5. Viewing portion of a display
Screen
Microphone
Cards
Send
6. Internet Service Provider
ISP
Modified Block Letter Format
GUI
On/Off
7. A built-in formula that you can use in spread sheet application to calculate an average - a square root - a total - and so on.
Function
Transition
Edit
Memos
8. A file or view of data formatted in a way that allows the user to see a large amount of data quickly from documents or a database.
Reports
WYSIWYG
Formula
Typeface & Font
9. ...
Prompt
Database
Smart Tag
Cell address/cell reference
10. A box that allows you to close a document or window
Close box
Internet
Row
Icon
11. Term used to describe the process of switching back and forth between settings or between programs
Menu toolbar
Toggles
MS Windows Tour
Desktop
12. Data laid out in a horizontal line in a table or spreadsheet
Cell address/cell reference
CPU
Row
Tasks
13. A graphic representation of selected worksheet information. Types include 2-D and 3-D column - bar - pie - area and line charts.
Graphics
Placeholder
Chart
Application software
14. A term used to describe the process of searching for - locating and returning data.
Retrieve
Database
Brochures
Built-in Styles
15. Any character that is not considered a number or symbol
Print
Notepad
Letters
UNIVAC
16. The process of launching the web page into the public for use.
Publish
Outbox
Save As
On/Off
17. This is where all the letters - numbers - and other buttons are located. When you type on it - the symbols appear on the monitor.
Date/Time control
Address
WWW
Keyboard
18. 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
Query
Jump/Flash drive
Column
Character
19. Alternatively referred to as state - status is a term used to describe the current situation or mode the device or user currently is in.
Status bar
Hard copy
HTML
Inbox
20. Location of stored activities or events occurring to a computer or network
Journal
Relationships
Command
MEDIAN
21. To combine two or more files into a single file.
Application software
Bridge
Merged
Download
22. An arrangement of information in rows and columns that makes comparing and contrasting easier
Jump/Flash drive
Tables
Num lock
Menu - drop-down
23. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly
Organize
Wizard
DSL
Hard copy
24. Add - delete or change the contents of a cell or worksheet or file.
Edit
Junk
spacing
Virus
25. Sets of typefaces (or characters) that come in different styles and sizes.
Desktop
Row
Fonts
Active programs
26. A visual representation of months and dates for a given year
Word wrap
Address
Calendar
Internet
27. A device that scans something that is flat and sends the image to the computer.
Scanner
Text box
Navigate
Send
28. This is a secret code to protect your data and can keep others from accessing your computer.
Column
Internet
Setup dialog box
Password
29. A Microsoft program
WordPad
Microphone
Animate
MS Word
30. A disk which is 5.25 inches in diameter - with a storage capacity of 143 K (the equivalent of about 70 pages of text).
Smart Tag
Floppy drive
OS
Search & Replace
31. 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.
GUI
Status bar
Column
Organize
32. Digital Subscriber Line. A method of connecting to the Internet via a phone line. A DSL connection uses copper telephone lines but is able to relay data at much higher speeds than modems and does not interfere with telephone use.
Upload
DSL
Line-spacing
Page Numbering
33. A space reserved for a person's signature
Power Point
Integrated circuits
Signature block
Menu
34. The process of writing data to a storage medium such as a floppy diskette or a hard disk drive
Print
Search & Replace
SAVE
Function
35. 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.
Layout
Attach
Merged
Typeface & Font
36. Receptacle for unwanted items
Scanner
Prompt
Recycle bin
Web page
37. Creating a new document or folder
Create
Update
Cards
Frame
38. A tool where the numbering happens automatically
Auto-number
Operating system
Apple/Mac
Tables
39. Completes the text for you
Windows
CLOSE
Auto Text
MIN
40. A letter - number or other symbol.
Brochures
Recycle bin
Character
Scroll Bars
41. This is a picture that pops up when you are not using your computer.
Screensaver
Toggles
Operating system
Upload
42. A file that has been created with an overall layout and format to be used for a group of documents or a generic document.
WYSIWYG
SAVE
Template
DSL
43. 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.
Accessories programs
Modified Block Letter Format
Send
spacing
44. 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.
Paint
Caps lock
Formula bar
HTTP
45. In mouse-based applications - a market moves across the screen when you move the mouse across your desk.
Pointer
HTML
Sent
MIN
46. Shows the date & time & lets you set the clock
MS Windows
Fonts
Database
Date/Time control
47. 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.'
Inbox
Program
OPEN
Cut - Copy & Paste
48. Provides access to begin programs - documents & access internet information
Start-up button
Power Point
Toggles
Ergonomics
49. 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.
Imported
Abacus
Multiple
Setup dialog box
50. A column in a table
HTTP
Create
Insert/Type over
Field