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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. 1) Poor at planning strategies (less creativity than humans) and can't make decisions (after diagnosis - can't say how to treat patient); 2) powerless outside narrow (but deep) domain of knowledge






2. An external device (i.e. keyboard - monitor) connected via cable to the system central processing unit (CPU)






3. 1) Mathematical calculations faster w/ more accuracy; 2) storing vast amounts of data; 3) recall information






4. The identification of spoken words and sentences by a computer - making it possible for voice input to be converted into text files






5. Built-in component of a word processor or a separate program that compares words in a documents with words in a disk-based dictionary - and flags words not found in the dictionary; may operate in batch mode - checking all the words at once - or inter






6. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






7. In a computer simulation - the user and the computer responding to data from each other






8. Automates the creation of visual aids for lectures - training sessions and other presentations. Can include everything from spreadsheet charting programs to animation-editing software - but most commonly used for creating and displaying a series of o






9. 1) ability to create models with physical characteristics (weight and volume); 2) model can be rotated; 3) can evaluate structural performance by applying an imaginary force; 4) designs can be easily altered and edited






10. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






11. 1) flexible schedule; 2) save time commuting and save $; 3) better for the environment (less gas consumption); 4) better ergonomics (working conditions); 5) save office space/expenses.






12. 1)No common words 2)Change frequently 3)Use #s and letters 4)Keep it a secret






13. A program that eliminates fragmented files by changing the assignment of clusters to files; Easier to find files/programs -> Faster computer






14. The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. (ex: fax machine which combines scanning/printing)






15. Optical Character Recognition; Locating and identifying printed characters embedded in an image - allowing the text to be stored as an editable document. Can be performed by wand readers - pen scanners - and OCR software






16. In desktop publishing - software used to combine various source documents into coherent - visually appealing publication (e.g. Adobe InDesign).






17. Anything that can be communicated






18. Typeface fonts in which the characters are embellished with fine lines (serifs) at the ends of the main strokes






19. Size and style of typeface






20. Software that enables the user to manipulate photographs and other high-resolution images.






21. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






22. ~Advantages 1)Share data - increase productivity 2)Share hardware - reduce costs 3)Allow people to work together/communicate ~Disadvantages 1)Easier spread of viruses 2)Privacy issues - especially access levels not set 3)Integrity of data - when shar






23. Most common security tools used to restrict access to computer systems.






24. Using some combination of text - graphics - animation - video - music - voice and sound effects to communicate.






25. Computer controlled machines designed to perform specific manual tasks ('forced labor')






26. Enables you to 'paint' pixels on the screen with a pointing device.






27. The online sharing of music or other computer files directly among individual computer users' hard drives - rather than through posting the files on central servers.






28. An agreement allowing the use of a software program on a single machine






29. A system of programs that performs a variety of technical operations - providing an additional layer of insulation between the user and the bits-and-bytes world of computer hardware






30. Binary digit; The smallest unit of information. A bit can have two values: 0 or 1






31. Face-to-face communication over long distances using video and computer technology.






32. Reference to a specific cell address; doesn't change when copied






33. Block of information that appears at the bottom of every page in a document - displaying repetitive information such as automatically calculated page number






34. Horizontal






35. A word - phrase - or picture that acts as a button - enabling the user to explore the Web or a multimedia document with mouse clicks.






36. A desktop-published document that uses a wide range of color; contrast with spot color.






37. Synonym finder






38. The quantity of information that can be transmitted through a communication medium in a given amount of time. (more bandwidth = faster transmission)






39. Software programs that can ask questions - respond to commands - pay attention to users' work patters - serve as a guide and a coach - take on owner's goals - and use reasoning to fabricate their own goals.






40. Video reduced to a series of numbers (0 and 1) - which can be edited - stored - and played back without loss of quality.






41. User Name; A one-word name that you type to identify yourself when connecting






42. Information systems or software programs designed to replicate the decision-making process of a human expert.






43. Text entry providing information of the contents of a row/column






44. Long-term repository for data (e.g. disks - tapes)






45. Typeset-quality pages - ready to be photographed and printed.






46. A class of Internet addresses indicated by a suffix such as: .com - .gov - .net






47. The look and feel of the computing experience from a human point of view






48. The field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive - reason and act in ways that have - until now - been reserved for human beings.






49. Information in a form that can be read - used and manipulated by a computer






50. Software that derives logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true. ('If... then...' logic)