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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 FTP command used to upload a file to a remote computer.






2. An image usually displayed at the top of a page in a Web site - containing text and design elements (often to identify the site).






3. When referring to multitasking operating systems - background is the place an active program is running but not seen on the computer






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






5. Data that come out of a computer device. For example - information displayed on the monitor - sound from the speakers - and information printed to paper.






6. The worksheet currently being worked on or viewed






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






8. This is the screen that appears if you are not browsing the Internet - reading a file - or playing a game. Your icons are on this screen.






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






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






11. Sometimes referred to as seek - search is the process of locating a letter(s) - word(s) - file(s) - website(s) - etc.






12. To workout a mathematical equation






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






14. 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.






15. A minor show offered in addition to a main exhibition






16. 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).






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






18. Turns computer on and off






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






20. A series of keys to unlock a screen






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






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. A design that defines the overall look of characters






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






25. 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.






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






27. More than one or something that can be multiplied






28. World Wide Web - Group of internet servers linking computers around the world.






29. Command or option used to close a program or file.






30. 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).






31. The end of a line of text. You can force a line break by pressing 'Return' - or you can let the application break lines for you. This is a special character that forces a new line on a page without creating a new paragraph.






32. Completes the text for you






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






34. In general a range refers to a series of value between two other values






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






36. 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.






37. A note added by way of comment or explanation






38. E-mail software program by Microsoft that enables users to easily send and receive e-mail on their computer






39. A portion of a computer display used in a graphical interface that enables users to select commands by pointing to illustrations or symbols with a mouse. 'Windows' is also the name Microsoft adopted for its popular operating system.






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






41. Computer software that performs a task or set of tasks - such as word processing or drawing. Applications are also referred to as programs.






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






43. The name you give your file or document before you save it on a disk. This name should help you identify and retrieve this file.






44. Where you send something in the past tense






45. An item that has been disposed of






46. When referring to a network - a gateway is an address used as an entry point into another network






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






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






49. Allows user to draw or paint & bit mapped images






50. 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.