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






2. Internet Service Provider






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






4. More than one or something that can be multiplied






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






6. 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.






7. Space separating text or other elements from the edge of the paper commonly adjusted through the page setup.






8. Location of stored activities or events occurring to a computer or network






9. A box that helps you edit the parameters defined by the user that help determine how a printed page will appear.






10. 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.






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. Term used to describe the process of switching between tasks currently running on the computer without affecting any of the tasks.






16. This is simply a way to send a message from one computer to another.






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






18. 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






19. 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.






20. A row in a table






21. Process of taking data from one program or computer to another






22. A location where deleted files are temporarily stored on Apple Macintosh computers






23. A Microsoft program






24. 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.






25. Peripheral that receives or displays output from a computer






26. 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.'






27. This is the process where you copy something from another computer or the Internet - and save it on your computer.






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






29. 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






30. 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)






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






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






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






34. Alternatively referred to as malware - sneakware - or spyware - adware is a program installed without a user's consent or knowledge during the install of another program






35. 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






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






37. This is a picture or an image.






38. Term used to describe a menu that is contained within another menu






39. Where you send something in the past tense






40. A disk which is 5.25 inches in diameter - with a storage capacity of 143 K (the equivalent of about 70 pages of text).






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






42. 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.






43. Any character that is 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - or 0






44. A difference in the text






45. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






46. The worksheet currently being worked on or viewed






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






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






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






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