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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 the arithmetic mean - average is the sum of a series of numbers - divided by the total amount of numbers.






2. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






3. 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.






4. Styles of text already in MS






5. A set of data-entry fields on a page processed on a server. The user submits the form by clicking on a button or image - and the form is sent by a form handler.






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






7. 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.'






8. An early operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Disc Operating System).






9. 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.






10. Side text that could be important later






11. Justify






12. 3






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






14. A software program or program feature sometimes found in a program such as a word processor that can be used to help check text for any improper grammar.






15. 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).






16. To reduce to a lower grade or rank






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






18. Everything to the left except the date - closing - signature - typed name and senders address are to the middle semi-colon






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






21. Data that goes into a computer device.






22. 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.






23. A type of edging around a document






24. This is where all the letters - numbers - and other buttons are located. When you type on it - the symbols appear on the monitor.






25. 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.






26. 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






27. This is a secret code to protect your data and can keep others from accessing your computer.






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






29. This is a picture that pops up when you are not using your computer.






30. Programs currently being worked on






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






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






33. In mouse-based applications - a market moves across the screen when you move the mouse across your desk.






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. Alternatively referred to as ANSI art - text art - or word art - ASCII art is the process of forming pictures or art out of the characters available in the ASCII chart






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






37. An item that has been disposed of






38. 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.






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. The physical division of space on a disk into sections--where information can be stored. A disk's format is established as part of the initialization process.






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






43. The type of money used in a certain place






44. Microsoft WordPad is a free rich text editor included with Microsoft Windows 95 - 98 - ME - NT - 2000 - XP - Vista - 7 - and future releases of Microsoft Windows.






45. A row in a table






46. This is an abbreviation for 'sending particularly annoying messages'; it stands for unwanted e-mail.






47. Creating a new document or folder






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






49. Recording how long something takes






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