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Computer Literacy
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An arrangement of information in rows and columns that makes comparing and contrasting easier
Number
SUM
Jump/Flash drive
Tables
2. 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
Modem
Document
Inbox
Update
3. A paragraph style that creates a single list element - usually indicated by a 'bullet' character. This is also known as an 'unordered list.'
Output device
WYSIWYG
Bulleted list
Indicators
4. Turns computer on and off
Microphone
Scrolling
On/Off
Memos
5. A little device that you move with your hand which then moves the cursor on the screen.
Indicators
WWW
Sub-menu
Mouse
6. A feature that steps the user through the installation or setup of a software program or hardware device
Menu toolbar
Wizard
Spell Checker
Apple/Mac
7. A box that helps with the overall process of connecting and preparing a software program - hardware device or computer to function properly.
Indicators
Setup dialog box
Exported
Database
8. Styles of text already in MS
EXIT
Built-in Styles
Ready
WWW
9. The location of a specific cell or range expressed by the coordinates of column and row; for example - A1. (spreadsheet application)
Attach
Prompt
Address
Currency
10. Programs currently being worked on
Active programs
CTRL+ALT+DEL
Paragraph dialog box
Joystick
11. A tool used to make an indication that text or other object has been selected with the mouse or keyboard.
Highlighting Tool
Surf
Microphone
Character
12. This is a picture or an image.
Graphics
AVERAGE
Secondary storage device
Soft copy
13. 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.
Mouse
Smart Tag
spacing
Demote
14. The pre-defined configuration of a system or an application. In most programs - the defaults can be changed to reflect personal preferences.
Multiple
Currency
Default
Spam
15. 3
Outlook
WordPad
Default # worksheets
Personal Letter Format
16. Handouts to promote companies - events - etc.
Formula
Background
UNIVAC
Flyers
17. Electronic signal that is sent as binary digits
Deleted items
MS Word
Digital
Flyers
18. A note added by way of comment or explanation
Image
Annotations
Worksheet tab
Background
19. This is an abbreviation for 'sending particularly annoying messages'; it stands for unwanted e-mail.
Windows
Filter
Spam
Hyperlink
20. 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)
Edit
Format
Enter
Prompt
21. Protection for any published work that helps to prevent that work from being used without prior authorization
Copyright
Notepad
Active worksheet
Block Letter Format
22. 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.
Windows
Worksheet
Image
Option
23. Text that appears at the top and bottom of every page or every other page of a document.
Enter
Retrieve
Workbook
Headers & Footers
24. 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.
Ergonomics
Compact Disk
Scrolling
Junk
25. Where you get something
Spreadsheet
Column
Receive
Secondary storage device
26. A collection of icons - pictures - buttons and other useful image files along with sound and video files that can be embedded or inserted into web pages.
Organize
Clipart
Hyperlink
Indicators
27. To combine two or more files into a single file.
Merged
Ergonomics
Junk
Sent
28. Alternatively referred to as dummy text - placeholder text is text that is only present in order to hold the place for something else
Query
CA TV
Cut - Copy & Paste
Placeholder
29. The actual web page on the domain
Option
Num lock
index.html
Menu toolbar
30. A graphic representation of selected worksheet information. Types include 2-D and 3-D column - bar - pie - area and line charts.
Analyze
Chart
Toolbar
SAVE
31. 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).
Demote
Calendar
Upload
Menu toolbar
32. The address of documents and resources on the internet.
Save As
URL
OS
Sub-menu
33. 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.
DSL
Paragraph dialog box
Pointer
Prompt
34. Information that comes from a computer after it has been processed
CLOSE
Integrated circuits
Internet
Computer output
35. A software program or program feature designed to locate misspelled words and notify the user of those misspelled words.
Create
Toggles
Spell Checker
Integrated circuits
36. A portable drive that connects to a USB cord
Borders
Record
Jump/Flash drive
Formula
37. Row of boxes - often at the top of an application window that control various functions of the software
Spy-ware
Toolbar
Toggles
Slide show
38. A row in a table
Personal Letter Format
Record
Input device
Cards
39. Minimum
Accessories programs
Background
Personal Letter Format
MIN
40. Everything to the left except date - closing - written signature - typed name - senders address - comma
Flyers
Download
Address
Personal Letter Format
41. Where you advertise something
Annotations
Frame
Gateway
Promote
42. A software program that allows a person to explore the Internet in an easy to use way
Forward
Virus
Surf
Scroll Bars
43. The physical and mechanical components of a computer system - such as the electronic circuitry - chips - monitor - disks - disk drives - keyboard - modem - and printer.
Hardware
Chart
Flyers
Background
44. A series of keys to unlock a screen
Toggle Switches
Column
E-mail
CTRL+ALT+DEL
45. Everything to the Left alignment - semi-colon
Application software
Gateway
Multiple
Block Letter Format
46. Text or an image that is connected by hypertext coding to a different location. By selecting the text or image with a mouse - the computer 'jumps to' (or displays) the linked text.
Hyperlink
Deleted items
Cards
Address
47. 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.
File name
Print
Promote
HTTP
48. Space separating text or other elements from the edge of the paper commonly adjusted through the page setup.
Margins
Icon
MS Windows Tour
Prompt
49. 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.
Send
Reports
Junk
Spell Checker
50. ...
Smart Tag
WYSIWYG
Microphone
Clipart
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