Universal Technology Terminology
*Indicates that these terms may have similar but slightly different usage within the ASPIRE testing environment.
Answer Option - One of the possible answer choices to a question.
Back and Forward Buttons - In a web browser, these are controls that allow a user to go “back” or “forward” a page.
Contract - To decrease in size.
Drop Down Menu - A graphical element that when activated allows the user to see a menu of possible choices and/or values.
Expand - To increase in size.
Gear Icon * - Sometimes used as an icon to indicate the location of program settings.
Highlight - To make text/object stand out on a display screen by using the Highlight tool.
Icon - A picture or image that represents something. (Like a computer software program)
Line Indicator Section* - Separated lines that helps focus attention on a selected passage.
Logout * - To end a session at the computer by exiting applications.
Magnifier - A tool that makes words larger.
Multiple Choice - A type of question where the test taker is asked to choose the best answer from a list of choices.
Play/Stop Icon * - A graphical picture or image that is used to control the ability to play and/or stop sound, videos, recordings etc.
Radio Button - A round graphical user interface that you can click to select an option, answer or command.
Screen Shot - A copy or image of what is seen on a computer screen at a given time.
Text to Speech* - Ability to translate the written text into spoken words
“X”* - Usually means “close” a window. Check TestNav document for particular ASPIRE use.
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Skill Check Sheet for Teachers
This was created for ASPIRE; however, it assesses skills that are needed for any computer based assessment.
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Source:
Created as a Collaborative Project with contributions from Tarrant City Librarians Louise Parsons, Cendy Cooper & Mary Neely and Alabama Library Media.
ASPIRE Test Technology Skills Teacher Document by Alabama Library Media is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Interaction number SD1767977 ACT DCoe 3/6/2015