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






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






3. 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






4. Video clip in which one image metamorphoses into another.






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






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






7. An error in programming






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






9. Unauthorized access and/or vandalism of computer systems; short for criminal hacking






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






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






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






13. Part of the computer which processes information - performs arithmetic calculations - and makes basic decisions based on information values






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






15. The relatively easy use of a single color (or sometimes two) to add interest to a desktop-publishing product.






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






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






18. A self-contained intra-organizational network that is designed using the same technology as the Internet. (within organization)






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






20. Software that can be distributed and modified freely by users; example: Linux






21. A communications protocol that enables users to download files from remote servers to their computers - and to upload files they want to share from their computers to these archives.






22. 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






23. Copy files between storage devices; Repair damaged data files; Guard against viruses; Compress files to take up less disk space; example: defragmenting






24. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






26. Stores programs and the data they need to be instantly accessible to the CPU






27. Software used as an introductory - teaching or transitional tool for user tasks






28. License for multiple copies or removing restrictions on software copying and use at a network site






29. Block that appears at the top of every page in a document displaying repetitive information such as chapter title






30. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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






32. Vertical






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






34. Television that processes information through a binary code rather than an analog signal.






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






36. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






37. Anything that can be communicated






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






39. A defense department system with 24 satellites that can pinpoint any location on the Earth.






40. Allows documents of all types to be stored - viewed - or modified on any Windows or Macintosh computer - making it possible for many organizations to reduce paper flow.






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






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






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






44. The density of pixels - measured by the number of dots per inch.






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






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






47. 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)






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






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






50. Graphics in which images are stored and manipulated as organized collections of pixels rather than as shapes and lines. Contrast with object-oriented graphics.