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






2. Paper cards that have hand punched holes that contains data






3. 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.






4. A column in a table






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






6. Where you get something






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






8. A little device that you move with your hand which then moves the cursor on the screen.






9. A graphic representation of selected worksheet information. Types include 2-D and 3-D column - bar - pie - area and line charts.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Everything to the Left alignment - semi-colon






17. To sort or arrange a file or document neatly






18. 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).






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






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






21. Cable TV






22. A built-in formula that you can use in spread sheet application to calculate an average - a square root - a total - and so on.






23. 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






24. Alternatively referred to as state - status is a term used to describe the current situation or mode the device or user currently is in.






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






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






27. To reduce to a lower grade or rank






28. Creating a new document or folder






29. 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.'






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






31. Receptacle for unwanted items






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






33. Automatically corrects misspellings on common typos






34. A difference in the text






35. A circuit board that you can install in a slot inside the computer to expand the computer's memory or give it the means to communicate with a peripheral device.






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






37. Styles of text already in MS






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






39. A feature that steps the user through the installation or setup of a software program or hardware device






40. Software that was written to do bad stuff to your computer.






41. Justify






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






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






44. Minimum






45. Sometimes referred to as run around - word wrap is an ability found in most text editing programs that allows any text that reaches the end of the far right edge of the window to wrap automatically to the next line without requiring the user to press






46. 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.






47. A Microsoft program






48. A key that can lock into place so that letters you type will come out capitalized. Caps Lock doesn't affect non-alphabetic keys (such as punctuation and symbols). To access these - you must still press the Shift key (on either side of the key board).






49. The worksheet currently being worked on or viewed






50. Computer company