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






2. A type of logic that allows conclusions to be stated as probabilities rather than certainties. (Used by inference engines and knowledge bases)






3. The use of computer displays that add virtual information to a person's sensory perceptions - supplementing rather than replacing (as in virtual reality) the world the user sees.






4. Fonts which provide more room for wide as opposed to narrow characters






5. Language that people speak/write everyday.






6. A way to test machine intelligence. (Tester and subject converse - and tester attempts to perceive whether it's a human or computer)






7. Uninterruptable Power Supply; A hardware device that protects computers from data loss during power failures






8. Text-editing feature of a word-processing program which automatically moves any words that won't fit on the current line to the next line - along with the cursor






9. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






10. 1) must be a disciplined worker -- self-motivation! (IB student); 2) must have good time management; 3) lack of socialization with coworkers






11. Software that facilitates the arrangement of information into hierarchies or levels of ideas






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






13. Horizontal






14. 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.






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






16. 1) Robot must not injure a human or - by inaction - allow a human to come to harm; 2) must obey orders given by humans (except where the order conflicts w/ first law); 3) must protect its own existence (w/o conflicting w/ first & second law)






17. 1) Plan before you publish! 2) Use appropriate fonts. 3) Don't go 'style-crazy.' 4) Look at the document through the reader's eyes. 5) Learn from the masters. 6) Know your limitations. 7) Remember your message/objective.






18. A computer especially designed to provide software and other resources to other computers over a network






19. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






20. Network created in 1969 from a government grant during the Cold War that is the foundation of today's Internet. ('Advanced Research Project Agency NETwork')






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






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






23. 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






24. A specialist who interviews and observes experts - and converts their words and actions into a knowledge base.






25. 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.






26. 1) documents can be disorienting and leave the reader wondering; 2) documents don't always have the links readers want - leaving them frustrated because they can't easily get from here to there; 3) documents may contain 'lost' links - especially on t






27. A business that provides its customers with connections to the Internet (along with other services).






28. Protects transmitted information by scrambling the transmissions; When a user encrypts a message by applying a secret numerical code (encryption key) - the message can be read only after it's been reconstructed with a matching key






29. Software packages which include several applications designed to work well together; such as Microsoft Office






30. Alignment of text on a line: left justification (smooth left margin - ragged right margin) - right justification (smooth right - ragged left)






31. 1) vulnerable to network glitches and machine failures; 2) vulnerable to security breech; 3) filters out human component of communication (ex: eye contact; voice)






32. To post software= or documents to an online source for availability to others






33. A set of rules for the exchange of data between a terminal and a computer - or between two computers.






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






35. (autocorrect) word-processing feature that places footnotes where they belong on the page






36. Identifying recurring patterns in input data with the goal of understand or categorizing that input. (Easy for humans) (Ex: fingerprint identification - handwriting recognition - speech recognition - optional character recognition)






37. 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.






38. 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.






39. (Modeling) The use of computers to create abstract models of objects - organisms - organizations and processes






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






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






42. Local Area Network; Multiple personal computers connected on a network






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






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






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






46. An error in programming






47. The science of designing work environments that enable people and things to interact efficiently and safely






48. Documentation and help available through a software company's Web site






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






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