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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. 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.






2. Shows the date & time & lets you set the clock






3. Hypertext Transfer Protocol. A common system used to request and send HTML documents on the World Wide Web. It is the first portion of all URL addresses on the World Wide Web (e.g. - http://www.whitehouse.gov).






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






5. The actual web page on the domain






6. Side text that could be important later






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






8. Any character that is not considered a number or symbol






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






10. Protection for any published work that helps to prevent that work from being used without prior authorization






11. 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.






12. Short for document






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






14. 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.






15. 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).






16. 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).






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






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






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






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






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






22. The default document name in Excel






23. A tool that converts an image or a file.






24. Storage medium that holds information until it is deleted or overwritten regardless if the computer has power






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






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






27. 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






28. Turns computer on and off






29. Receptacle for unwanted items






30. Viewing portion of a display






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






32. Term commonly associated with computer CRT monitors - refresh refers to the renewal of the screen contents.






33. The screen that shows you what you are doing. It is like a viewer that displays what the computer sends to it.






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






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






36. To move the visual portions of a screen up - down - left - or right - in order to see additional information on the monitor.






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. A tool box that allows you to change the font of text






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






43. A space reserved for a person's signature






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






45. The type of money used in a certain place






46. A box that allows you to close a document or window






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






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






49. 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.'






50. A name - e-mail - or other personal information that enables other users to get a hold of someone