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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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) 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






2. Professionally designed - empty documents that can be adapted to specific user needs. In spreadsheet software - worksheets that contain labels and formulas but no data values. The template produces instant answers when you fill in the blanks.






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






4. ~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






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






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






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






8. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






9. 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.






10. 1) creative; 2) parallel processing (multitasking); 3) image analysis; 4) common sense knowledge; 5) see relationships between concepts; 6) knowledge base is vast - not narrow; 7) translation of languages (idioms); 8) expression/interpretation of emo






11. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






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






13. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






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






15. An undocumented way of gaining access to a program - online service - or entire computer system - written by a programmer who created the code; Can be a security hazard because it is vulnerable to hackers






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






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






18. 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.






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






20. Microsoft Powerpoint






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






22. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






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






24. Read-Only Memory; Memory that include permanent information only. The computer can only read information from in; it can never write any new information on it






25. 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






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






27. Numbers which are the raw material used to perform calculations






28. Step-by-step procedure for calculating a number






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






30. A device that enables digital machines to monitor a physical quantity of the analog world (i.e. temperature - humidity - pressure) to provide data used in robotics. (Enables robots to modify actions based on feedback from outside world) (Ex: vision -






31. Word-processing feature that divides long words situated at the ends of lines






32. 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






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






34. A program that performs useful tasks while at the same time carrying out a secret destructive act. A form of software sabotage/






35. Technology in which information is delivered automatically to a client computer. The user subscribes to a service - and the server delivers that information periodically and unobtrusively. Contrast with pull technology.






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






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






38. Email discussion groups on special-interest topics. All subscribers receive messages sent to the group's mailing address. (private)






39. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






40. A pocket-sized computer used to organize appointments - tasks - notes - contacts - and other personal information; sometimes called hand-held computer or palmtop computer. Many PDAs include additional software and hardware for wireless communication.






41. 1) outline your ideas; 2) remember your audience; 3) use large fonts; 4) be 'stingy' with words (bullets - summarize); 5) use a consistent design; 6) be smart with art (use appropriate graphics)






42. Anything that can be communicated






43. 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.






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






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






46. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






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






49. 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.






50. ~Advantages 1)Safety: easy to simulate without actual risk 2)Economy: Build/simulate/destroy without waste 3)Projection 4)Visualization 5)Replication: Redo/rerun/alter easily ~Disadvantages 1)Reliability 2)Depends on original info 3)Complete trust fa






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