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I am a computer Flashcards

1
Q

What type of software is word processing software?

A

Application

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2
Q

Create a bulleted list of 3 types of documents that word processing software
would be used to create.

A

 Letters
 Memos
 Reports

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3
Q

Create a bulleted list of 2 advantages of using word processing software rather
than handwriting a document.

A

 Faster
 Neater

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4
Q

Where on a word processing screen would you find the filename of a document?

A

Title bar

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5
Q

What is the on-screen blinking character that shows where the next character will
be entered?

A

Cursor

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6
Q

What do scroll bars allow you to do?

A

Scroll throughout a document that is too big to fit on one screen

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7
Q

Tools bars allow you to access what?

A

Frequently used commands

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8
Q

What are the measurements of a standard piece of typing paper?

A

8 ½ x 11

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9
Q

Changing the page orientation of a document means that you change what?

A

The direction in which you can print on a page

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10
Q

Setting the margins of a document means that you have done what?

A

Set the space on a document where you cannot type

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11
Q

When something is keyed in the header of a document, where does it appear?

A

At the top of each page of a document

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12
Q

Would changing the margins of your document change the alignment of the text
within the document? Why/why not?

A

No. The margins of a document do not
affect the alignment of text on a document. Text can be aligned on the left, right,
or center of a document regardless of the document’s margins.

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13
Q

What does line spacing refer to?

A

The spacing between lines of text within a
document

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14
Q

Word wrap allows you to do what?

A

Move to the next line without having to press the Enter key.

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15
Q

Which type of centering results when text is centered between the left and right
margin?

A

Horizontal. Vertical.

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16
Q

Create a bulleted list of your 3 favorite fonts. Answers may vary.

A

Webdings,
Algreian, and Aptos

17
Q

What is adding color, bolding, and underlining called?

A

Font formatting.

18
Q

What would be the best formatting for text that needs to be arranged in a list?

A

Bullets and numbering

19
Q

If your teacher gave you a rough draft of a letter and asked you to make
changes, what is this called?

A

Editing

20
Q

When text is copied, is it removed from its current location?

A

No

21
Q

What feature is accessed when text is cut or pasted?

A

Clipboard

22
Q

What is the word processing feature that checks the spelling of words against a
file of correctly spelled words?

A

Spell check

23
Q

What does the thesaurus allow you to do?

A

Find words with similar meanings.
Find synonyms.

24
Q

Allison’s mouse is not working. Is she still able to use her word processing
software?

A

Yes, Operational Keys

25
Q

Which word processing feature could Dan use to find a synonym for the word
“attractive” for his essay?

A

Thesaurus

26
Q

Becky needs to type a series of numbers and wants to use the numeric keypad.
What key must she strike in order to do this?

A

Num Lock

27
Q

Eric is typing an essay for language arts. What key should he use to indent his
paragraphs?

A

Tab

28
Q

Joan is typing the title Countries in Asia in her social studies report. Which shift
key should she use?

A

Right shift

29
Q

Which operational key is used to carry out commonly used commands, such as
save and print.

A

Control (Ctrl)

30
Q

Ricky has just finished his report and noticed that he left out an important
sentence. What key would he use to add the missing sentence?

A

Insert

31
Q

Alex accidentally brought up the Print window. What key would he use to close
this window?

A

Escape (Esc)

32
Q

What key could be used instead of the left arrow key to quickly move you to the
beginning of a line of text?

A

Home

33
Q

To quickly move through the pages of a document, which keys would you use?

A

Page Up and Page Down

34
Q

Which key will automatically move the cursor 5 spaces at a time?

A

Tab

35
Q

Which operational key would be used to access the commands in the menu bar?

A

Alternate (Alt)

36
Q

Which key could you use to quickly access the Help feature?

A

F1

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