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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Information systems or software programs designed to replicate the decision-making process of a human expert.






2. Spreadsheet software function enabling users to change the appearance of cell contents






3. Created: 1) URL; 2) HTML; 3) HTTP://; 4) first 'browser'






4. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






5. Software that only allows user access according to the user's needs. Some users can open only files that are related to their work. Some users are allowed read-only access to files; they can see but not change them.






6. A text file that includes codes that describe the format - layout - and logical structure of a hypermedia document. Most Web pages are created with this code.






7. Documentation file that appears onscreen at the user's request






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






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






10. ~Adding/configuring new work stations ~Setting up user accounts ~Installing system wide software ~Performing preventative procedures for viruses ~Allocating storage space






11. The address of a Web site. (unique)






12. To copy software from an online source to a local computer






13. Device for accepting input (e.g. a keyboard)






14. 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.






15. A database that contains both facts - and a system of rules for determining and changing the relationship among those facts.






16. Optical Mark Reader; A reading device that uses reflected light to determine the location of pencil marks on standardized test answer sheets and similar forms






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






18. Someone who uses computer skills to gain unauthorized access to computer systems.






19. Measurements of individual body characteristics - such as voiceprint or fingerprint; sometimes used in computer security






20. Microsoft Powerpoint






21. The ability of a software program to run on a specific computer system. Also the ability of a hardware device to function with a particular type of computer






22. Instructions that tell the hardware what to do to transform the input into out put






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






24. Software that is free to try with a send-payment-to-keep honor system






25. Software used mainly to produce print publications. Also - the process of using desktop-publishing software to produce publications (e.g. brochures - newsletters - forms - menus - event fliers - notices)






26. Technology that creates the illusion that the user is immersed in a world that exists only inside the computer; this environment contains both scenes and the controls to change those scenes.






27. Horizontal






28. Measure of character size (one point equals 1/72 inch)






29. 1) Paper is easier on eyes. 2) Books can be read anywhere w/o the need of electricity/batteries. 3) Books are aesthetically more pleasing. 4) Books can be highlighted and written in.






30. All type - including roman - bold - and italics - of a single design (i.e. Helvetica)






31. Using a computer to create - edit and print documents






32. ~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






33. In desktop publishing - the articles - chapters - drawings - maps - charts - and photographs that are to appear in the publication. Usually produces with standard word processors and graphics programs.






34. Communicates with peripherals; Coordinates the concurrent processing of tasks; Manages memory; Keeps track of location of all programs/files of hard drive






35. Reference to a cell in relation to the current cell; modifies when copied






36. Technology in which browsers on client computers pull information from server machines; the browser needs to initiate a request before any information is delivered.






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






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






39. Software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






40. 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






41. A computer model of a real life situation used to see how a model operates under certain conditions






42. The process of identifying objects and shapes in a photograph - drawing - video or other visual image. (Effortless for humans - difficult for computers)






43. A program designed to attack in response to a particular logical even or sequence of events. A type of software sabotage.






44. The standard technique used to send information over the Internet. A message is broken into packets that travel independently from network to network toward their common destination - where they are reunited.






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






46. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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






48. 1) Save labor costs (work all the time - no breaks/vacations); 2) improve quality and increase production (esp. in repetitive tasks); 3) ideal for dangerous/impossible jobs for humans






49. Function which enables users to change the appearance of a document by specifying the font - point size - and style of any character in the document - as well as the overall layout of text and graphical elements in the document






50. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software







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