State Computer Tech Test Review

Computer's memory that stores instructions needed for basic computer operations on BIOS chip

To keep a computer organized one should create __________________ within the storage area.

A miniature representation of a slide shown in the PowerPoint slide sorter also a small picture

A _______________ is a box that comes up to give the user more options in a ribbon group.

Software that enables someone to gain information from your computer without your knowledge.

A computer that handles requests for data, email, file transfers and services from another comp

The filename extension that a user would see if using Microsoft Word would be _______________.

Computer programs that help the computer carry out essential tasks.

The filename extension that a user would see if using Access (Database) would be _____________.

The filename extension that a user would see if using PowerPoint would be _________________.

A business letter that places a date and closing at the middle of the page but no other indents

A manual page break is called a _________________________. Happens when you hold CTRL and ENTER

A unique identifying number assigned to each computer connected to the Internet.

Trial software--Use the software for a trial period and then decide whether to purchase.

To automatically add data in a spreadsheet, the user would ______________________.

The domain name that tells a user the webpage is from a commercial (business) organization.

Paragraph Indent format where 2nd line is indented underneath the first line.

Standards of right and wrong behavior.

Software someone else creates that you can use, copy, share but not sell or modify it.

The features that are used the most in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access are on the _________

An interconnected group of computers that covers a large geographic area.

A method for representing numbers using only two digits--0 and 1.

The best chart to use to compare parts to a whole is the _____________ chart.

It is possible to add a table, spreadsheet, or graph to a word document.

Data entered into a computer system.

A row of data in a database table pertaining to one event, transaction or person.

The physical, tangible part of the computer--a keyboard, a mouse, a monitor, etc.

Which of the following goes from SMALLEST to LARGEST.

An INTERCONNECTED GROUP of computers and peripherals located within a LIMITED area.

"Save As" will AUTOMATICALLY resave the file a user is working on.

Running two or more applications at the same time is an example of _________________________.

The domain name that lets users know they are using an educational (college level) site.

A computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else.

Often called the BRAIN of the computer.

A tab option that produces a series of dots, dashed or solid lines between tabbed columns.

The processed results produced by the computer.

To arrange data alphabetically in a spreadsheet a user would use the ________________ button.

The domain name that lets a user know they are using a federal, state or local govt. website.

Document information, such as filename or date that appears at the bottom of every page.

The filename extension that a user would see if using Excel Spreadsheets would be _________.

A temporary storage area for text or graphics that are to be cut or copied to another location.

A component or equipment that EXPANDS a computer's capabilities.

A business letter that is not indented at the left margin is called a __________ style letter.

A special formula that names a function instead of using operators to calculate a result (=SUM)

The settings in effect when a program is first opened:  font, margins, line spacing, etc.

Short term memory of a computer--data is lost when power is turned off.

Printers and monitors are _____________________ devices.

The _____________is at the top of an application screen and gives the name of the file and app.

Document information, such as filename or date that appears at the bottom of every page.

Intangible (not seen) set of instructions that tells a computer how to complete a task.

The sequence of events that occurs within a computer system when computer is turned on.

An indent format that indents an entire paragraph from the left margin.

A single piece of information in a database.

Malicious software is often called ________________. (Malicious means intending to cause harm.)

Free software or work for which there is no ownership of copyright-can be used in any manner.

___________ is when the computer automatically moves the cursor to the next line as you type.

The domain name that lets a user know they are using a military internet site.

A file sent along with an e-mail

Which is NOT ever an INPUT device?

A grid of rows and columns containing numbers, text, formats, and calculations.

Which of these BOOLEAN OPERATORS would help you narrow a search by removing possible results.

A change from one slide to another in Powerpoint is called a _________________.

Usually allows a user to load software on ONE computer.  ALL rights reserved.

E-mail is totally private and can only be read by the sender and receiver of the messages.

Eight bits of information.

Ctrl+Click lets users select files in a folder they want to copy even if files aren't adjacent.

A ______________ waits for a specific set of input instructions to activate a virus.

Page __________________determines whether your page will be printed horizontally or vertically.

A microcomputer designed for use by an individual.

A type of software that helps a user perform a specific task such as word processing.

Infects the system files your computer needs to start up.

Virus that spreads from computer to computer, usually through a "hole" in a network.

Which of the following is NOT ever an OUTPUT device?

The domain that was originally used for network infrastructures, but is now unrestricted.

Software program that allows a user to retrieve information from the World Wide Web.

Domain name originally used for organizations not falling into other categories.

A measure of frequency/speed of the computer that is equivalent to 1 billion cycles per second.

Flexible range of protections--Lets you dictate how others may use YOUR work.

A collection of records that allows a user to organize and analyze large amounts of data.

The number of pixels or dots that a monitor can display.

Positioning text evenly between the top and bottom margins of a page.