WORD SELECTION
Circle the word in parentheses that best completes each sentence.
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Matt designed the (record / spreadsheet) so that the rows showed the type of product and the columns listed the days of the week.
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How many (programs / records) are in that file?
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How many (cells / peripherals) are in that spreadsheet?
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Headlines are usually printed in a larger (font / justification) than the body of the information.
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(Databases / Records) allow users to organize information in various ways.
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Enter the amount in the (record / field) called "price."
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Gail has very good (word processing / justification) skills; she will be able to produce your letter quickly.
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Is your computer system connected to a (field / network)?
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FIND THE MISFIT
In each group, underline the word that does not belong with the others. Then state why it doesn't belong.
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font, justification, word processing, network
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2 |
database, records, hardware, information
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3 |
individuals, spreadsheet, cells, rows
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word processing, database, document, letter
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hardware, mouse, application, monitor
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software, application, workstation, program
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spreadsheet, peripheral, database, word processing
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hardware, software, peripheral, monitor
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USING YOUR WORDS
Use each of the following words or phrases in a sentence that demonstrates that you understand the meaning of the word or phrase.
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spreadsheet
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word processing
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database
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4: |
spreadsheet cells
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5: |
maintain records
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6: |
modem
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7: |
left justify
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8: |
network
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9: |
font
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10: |
merge
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