Computer Literacy Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Where should you save your work?

P:\ Drive

What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit

To view the contents of a folder in My Computer, you would most likely do what?

double click the folder

One way to rename a folder is to?

right click on the folder, select rename and type the new folder name Signup and view all the answers

The most likely reason you can't find a file you know you saved is that?

you didn't pay attention to where you saved the file Signup and view all the answers

Which program would be most useful to browse the contents of your hard drive?

Windows Explorer Signup and view all the answers

Right Click is?

Your friend Signup and view all the answers

Before you copy or cut text in a word document, you must first?

select or highlight the text Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to save your work to a file when using a word processing program?

your work will be lost when you close the program if you don't Signup and view all the answers

What is the keyboard shortcut for the CUT command?

Ctrl-X Signup and view all the answers

What does double-clicking in the very top left-hand corner of a window do?

close the window Signup and view all the answers

To select items in a list that are not contiguous, you can?

Hold down the Ctrl key and select the desired items Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer?

adware Signup and view all the answers

Computer 'Software' refers to?

files on your computer which contain instructions for the computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the keyboard shortcut for the PASTE command?

Ctrl-V Signup and view all the answers

What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data?

Excel Spreadsheet Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent?

spyware Signup and view all the answers

What is the keyboard shortcut for the COPY command?

Ctrl-C Signup and view all the answers

What will pressing F1 do?

display help for the current application Signup and view all the answers

Other terms for 'Computer Program' are?

Software Signup and view all the answers

Where will you find the start menu, quick launch area, list of open windows or programs, and the system tray?

Taskbar Signup and view all the answers

What is a small graphic that represents something on your computer?

icon Signup and view all the answers

To 'Burn' a CD or DVD means to?

save information on the disc Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your computer seems to have stopped working or has 'frozen'?

save all files and restart Signup and view all the answers

To 'reboot' your computer means to?

restart it Signup and view all the answers

Mozilla, Firefox, Notepad, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Winamp, and Internet Explorer are all examples of?

application software Signup and view all the answers

In computer technology PC stands for?

Personal Computer Signup and view all the answers

What device allows you to connect multiple computers together in your house for sharing information?

switch Signup and view all the answers

RAM stands for?

Random Access Memory Signup and view all the answers

Another term for a computer monitor is?

display Signup and view all the answers

The CPU is commonly referred to as the?

Brain Signup and view all the answers

USB is the acronym for?

Universal Serial Bus Signup and view all the answers

Your computer speakers plug into the?

sound card Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of the hard drive is to?

store information Signup and view all the answers

USB ports on your computer allow you to connect?

printers, digital cameras or anything with USB ports Signup and view all the answers

What device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line?

modem Signup and view all the answers

A network adapter is also referred to as?

network card Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Internet' refer to?

a global network of interconnected computers Signup and view all the answers

When you click on a link (hyperlink), you typically need to?

single left click Signup and view all the answers

Www.google.com is an example of a?

search engine Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'surfing the Internet' refer to?

viewing web pages and clicking on hyperlinks Signup and view all the answers

'Web Browser' is a?

software application used for viewing web pages Signup and view all the answers

What is a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address?

bookmark Signup and view all the answers

Two or more computers that can communicate together is called a?

network Signup and view all the answers

An abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet is?

e-mail Signup and view all the answers

If you do something awesome in class, Mrs. Hein will give you a?

High Five Signup and view all the answers

The hardware that provides printed output from the computer is a?

printer Signup and view all the answers

The physical components of the computer system are called?

hardware Signup and view all the answers

The programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do are called?

software Signup and view all the answers

The unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet are called?

netiquette Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Computer Literacy Concepts

Save work in the P:\ Drive to ensure it is stored in the correct location.
CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, the core component that processes instructions.
To view folder contents, double-click the folder in My Computer.
Rename a folder by right-clicking, selecting 'rename,' and typing the new name.
If a saved file is missing, it's likely due to oversight regarding its save location.
Use Windows Explorer to browse the contents of your hard drive.

Computer Operations

Right-clicking is a useful method to access additional options in a program.
Select or highlight text before copying or cutting in a word processing program.
Always save work to a file in programs like Microsoft Word to avoid data loss upon closing.
Use keyboard shortcuts for efficiency: Ctrl-X for CUT, Ctrl-C for COPY, Ctrl-V for PASTE.
Double-clicking in the top-left corner of a window closes that window.
For non-contiguous item selection, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on desired items.

Software and Security

Adware displays advertisements on computers, while spyware gathers personal information without consent.
Software refers to files containing instructions for a computer.
Application software examples include Mozilla, Firefox, and Microsoft Word, which are used for specific tasks.

Basic Computer Components

Taskbar contains the start menu, quick launch area, list of open windows, and system tray.
An icon is a small graphic representing a program or file on a computer.
Burning a CD or DVD involves saving data onto the disc.
If a computer freezes, save all work and restart it to resolve issues.
Rebooting a computer simply means restarting the system.

Computer Networking and Peripheral Devices

A switch connects multiple computers in a local network for information sharing.
RAM stands for Random Access Memory, a crucial component for temporary data storage.
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, allowing connections for various peripherals.
The sound card connects to computer speakers for audio output.
The hard drive stores information, critical for data retention.
A modem is used for sending and receiving data over telephone lines.

Internet and Online Interactions

The Internet refers to a global network of interconnected computers.
Clicking a hyperlink usually requires a single left click.
www.google.com is a widely used search engine for information retrieval.
"Surfing the internet" means browsing web pages and following hyperlinks.
A web browser is a software application for viewing web content.

Online Etiquette and Communication

Bookmarks are a way to save favorite websites for easy access later.
A network consists of two or more computers communicating with each other.
E-mail is an electronic method of communicating letters or memos.
Proper online conduct is referred to as netiquette, the unwritten rules of internet etiquette.

Hardware and Definitions

A printer is the hardware that produces printed output from a computer.
Hardware encompasses the physical components of a computer system.
Software includes the programs and instructions that dictate computer operations.
Maintain awareness of basic computer literacy concepts to navigate technology effectively.

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