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Test of computer terms (part 1) knowledge for grade 6's at Unionville Montessori School

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1.

The following description best describes which of the following terms: The space at the intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet.
- A.
  
  Box
- B.
  
  Cell
- C.
  
  Table
- D.
  
  Square
Correct Answer
B. Cell

Explanation
A cell is the correct term to describe the space at the intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet. In a spreadsheet, data is organized into a grid of rows and columns, and each individual space within this grid is called a cell. Cells can contain different types of data such as numbers, text, or formulas, and they are used to store and manipulate data in a spreadsheet.

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2.

Which of the following programs is an example of a word processing program?
- A.
  
  Safari
- B.
  
  Mavis Beacon
- C.
  
  Microsoft Word
- D.
  
  Microsoft PowerPoint
Correct Answer
C. Microsoft Word

Explanation
Microsoft Word is an example of a word processing program because it is specifically designed for creating, editing, and formatting text documents. It provides various features such as spell check, grammar check, formatting options, and the ability to insert images and tables. Unlike web browsers like Safari, typing tutor programs like Mavis Beacon, or presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word is primarily used for creating and editing textual content.

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The following description best describes which of the following terms: Removes characters to the LEFT of the insertion point.
- A.
  
  Delete
- B.
  
  Delete Forwards
- C.
  
  Return
- D.
  
  Esc Key
Correct Answer
A. Delete

Explanation
The given description is referring to the term "Delete". When using the delete function, characters to the left of the insertion point are removed. This action is commonly used in text editing or when deleting unwanted characters in a document or text field. It is important to note that this action is different from "Delete Forwards" which removes characters to the right of the insertion point.

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Which description below best describes the term "Align?"
- A.
  
  To choose part of a document by clicking and dragging over it the mouse to highlight the text
- B.
  
  Remove characters to the RIGHT of the insertion point
- C.
  
  The blank border on each side of the print on a page.
- D.
  
  How you text conforms to the left and right margins of a page. The text can be right aligned, centred, left aligned, or fully aligned/justified.
Correct Answer
D. How you text conforms to the left and right margins of a page. The text can be right aligned, centred, left aligned, or fully aligned/justified.

Explanation
The term "Align" refers to how text conforms to the left and right margins of a page. It includes options such as right aligned, centered, left aligned, or fully aligned/justified. This term does not refer to choosing part of a document by clicking and dragging over it to highlight the text, removing characters to the right of the insertion point, or the blank border on each side of the print on a page.

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5.

The _____________ is the part of the computer system such as a keyboard, screen, mouse, joystick, printer, speakers, etc.

Correct Answer
hardware
hardwear
hard ware
hard wear

Explanation
The correct answer is "hardware". The question is asking for the term that refers to the physical components of a computer system, such as the keyboard, screen, mouse, printer, etc. "Hardware" is the correct term that encompasses all of these components. The other options, "hardwear", "hard ware", and "hard wear", are misspellings or variations of the correct term.

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6.

The blank border on each side of the print on a page is known as the ______________.

Correct Answer
Margin
margen

Explanation
The blank border on each side of the print on a page is known as the margin. It is the space left between the content and the edge of the page. The margin helps to frame the content and provides a visual separation between the text and the edge of the page. It also allows for notes, comments, or annotations to be added without interfering with the main content. The term "margen" is the Spanish translation of margin.

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7.

The insertion point is the imaginary line that the text will conform to on the left or sometimes right side of the page.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement is false because the insertion point refers to the location where new text will be added in a document, such as a cursor or blinking line. It does not have any relation to an imaginary line that text conforms to on the left or right side of the page.

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8.

Please provide the definition for the term "Bold."
9.

Please provide an example of software.
10.

Please provide the definition of a template.

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Computer Terms Quiz 1 - Gr 8

The following description best describes which of the following terms: The space at the intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet.

Which of the following programs is an example of a word processing program?

The following description best describes which of the following terms: Removes characters to the LEFT of the insertion point.

Which description below best describes the term "Align?"

The _____________ is the part of the computer system such as a keyboard, screen, mouse, joystick, printer, speakers, etc.

The blank border on each side of the print on a page is known as the ______________.

The insertion point is the imaginary line that the text will conform to on the left or sometimes right side of the page.

Please provide the definition for the term "Bold."

Please provide an example of software.

Please provide the definition of a template.