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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 horizontal placement of cell contents - for example: left - center - or right. (spreadsheet application)






2. 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.






3. The type and how big the text or object is






4. Electronic hardware device or software capable of performing mathematical calculations






5. A website - or web site - is a central location of various web pages that are all related and can be accessed by visiting the home page using a browser






6. Term used to describe the process of switching back and forth between settings or between programs






7. A computer bridge is a device that connects two local-area networks (LANs) - or two segments of the same LAN.






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






9. A set of programs that - among other things - controls the way information is loaded into memory - the way the computer works with that information - the way information is stored on a disk - and the way the computer communicates with a printer and o






10. 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






11. A discrete collection of information you create with a computer program - including memos - pictures - budgets - text - and so on.






12. A similarity between different objects - documents - etc.






13. Term used to describe a computer keyboard key that has one or more function






14. In mathematics - a sum is the total amount obtained from adding numbers






15. Devices used to store massive amounts of information so that it can be readily retrieved. Devices include RAIDs - CD-ROMs - DVDs






16. 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






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






18. Short for document






19. Completes the text for you






20. Internet Service Provider






21. Exploring the Internet.






22. A general term used to describe what you see on your screen when you're using a computer. This may include video effects - tables - letters - or numbers.






23. 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.






24. An operating environment created by MS provide an interface known as GUI for IBM compatible computers






25. 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.






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. 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.'






28. A term used to describe the process of searching for - locating and returning data.






29. A command that removes and adds cell contents from a worksheet.






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






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






32. Copy of text stored on the computer and only accessible through the computer






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






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






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






36. A series of keys to unlock a screen






37. The process of transferring information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network). v. To transfer information from a computer to a web site (or other remote location on a network).






38. Adding text to a document






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.






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41. The cell in which you are working - indicated by the current location of the cell pointer.






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






43. Toolbar used to format documents






44. Term used in Microsoft Excel to describe a spreadsheet file






45. This is a small symbol or picture that represents a program or other things.






46. Microsoft Office feature found in Microsoft Office 2002 (XP) - Office 2003 - and later versions that enables users to have quick access to common features - information - and commands.






47. A field or section of a page that enables a user to enter text






48. A tool used to make an indication that text or other object has been selected with the mouse or keyboard.






49. A graphical or textual page that incorporates navigation hyperlinks to pages that are part of a web structure.






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