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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. 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.






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






3. 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.






4. Automatically corrects misspellings on common typos






5. 1) text-based applications - a way of designing the number of characters that fit on the computer's display. A column is one character wide. 2) In spread sheet applications - a column is a vertical arrangement of cells.






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






7. Justify






8. A program that walks you through MS






9. A device that scans something that is flat and sends the image to the computer.






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






11. Data laid out in a horizontal line in a table or spreadsheet






12. A key that - when pressed in conjunction with another key - creates a special effect.






13. Cable TV






14. The process of launching the web page into the public for use.






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






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






17. A named sub-window of a frames page. This may be scrollable and resizable and may have a border or outline.






18. Allows you to collapse the documents to see only the main headings or to expand a document to see all the main headings and text.






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






20. Creating a new document or folder






21. A box that allows a change of the format of text that affects the complete paragraph or is different from other paragraphs in a document.






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. 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.






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






25. A generic text editor included with Microsoft Windows that enables someone to open and read plaintext files






26. Provides access to begin programs - documents & access internet information






27. The default document name in Excel






28. Horizontal lines within a chart that make the chart easier to read.






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






30. Everything to the Left alignment - semi-colon






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






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






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






34. 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)






35. Programs currently being worked on






36. Turns computer on and off






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. Hypertext Markup Language. A standard of text markup conventions used for documents on the World Wide Web. Browsers interpret the codes to give the text structure and formatting (such as bold - blue - or italic).






42. A picture or graphics file that can be inserted on a web page and displayed in a browser.






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






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






45. Add - delete or change the contents of a cell or worksheet or file.






46. 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.






47. The horizontal strip across the top of an application's window. Each word on the strip has a context sensitive drop-down menu containing features and actions that are available for the application in use.






48. 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.






49. 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.






50. A connection that is established using a modem