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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. 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')






2. An online meeting between 2 or more people; done in 'real time' (ex: IM [instant messaging])






3. 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






4. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






5. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






7. Free software that is not copyrighted - offered through World Wide Websites - electronic bulletin boards - user groups - and other sources






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






9. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






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






11. Multimedia that enables the user to take an active part in the experience.






12. An error in programming






13. 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






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






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






16. A program for locating information on the Web. (uses Web crawlers)






17. 1) data stays consistent over distances; 2) more data can be transmitted; 3) can communicate with other devices






18. 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






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






20. 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






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






22. Loading the non-ROM part of the operating system into memory






23. 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.






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






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






26. Small files deposited on a user's hard disk by Web sites - enabling sites to remember what they know about their visitors between sessions.






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






28. Software for editing digital video - including titles - sound and special effects.






29. The use of computers to draw products or process designs on the screen.






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






31. The storage of pictures as collections of lines - shapes and other objects.






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






33. Software or hardware that guards against unauthorized access to an internal network






34. Worksheets which contain labels and formulas but no data values; instant answers are produced when information is provided






35. User interface that requires the user to type text commands on a command-line to communicate with the operating system






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






37. The spacing between lines of text.






38. Programs that use computer hosts to reproduce themselves. Worm programs travel independently over computer networks - seeking out uninfected workstations to occupy. A form of software sabotage






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






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






41. In desktop publishing - the pages that control the general layout of the document (such as the page borders - numbers - or header).






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






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






44. A 65 -000-character set for making letters - digits - and special characters fit into the computer's binary circuitry






45. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






46. A popular networking architecture developed in 1976 at Xerox with general principles which apply to all common network connections






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






48. Stores a picture as a collection of lines and shapes. Also stores shapes as shape formulas and text as text.






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






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







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