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






2. 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






3. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






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






5. Using some combination of text - graphics - animation - video - music - voice and sound effects to communicate.






6. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






7. Size and style of typeface






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






9. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






10. 1) makes long distance meetings possible and reduces costs; 2) enables decisions to evolve over time; 3) emphasizes messages over messenger






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






12. Software that serves as tools for doing system maintenance and some repairs that are not automatically handled by the operating system;






13. 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)






14. 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 -






15. 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






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






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






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






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






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






21. An agreement allowing the use of a software program on a single machine






22. Protocols developed as an experiment in internetworking - now the language of the Internet - allowing cross-network communication for almost every type of computer and network.






23. 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.






24. 'what you see is what you get' (wizzy-wig); arrangement of words on the screen representing a close approximation to the arrangement of words on the printed page






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






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






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






28. 1) Amount of network traffic; 2) size/type of file being transferred; 3) type/quality of network connection






29. 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






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






31. 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.






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






33. Random Access Memory; Memory that stores program instructions and data temporarily






34. Custom-designed procedure program which automates tasks in an application program






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






36. 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






37. 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






38. A reading tool that uses light to read universal product codes - inventory codes - and other codes created out of patterns of variable-width bars






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






40. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






41. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






42. An error in programming






43. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music and other media in a hyperlinked document.






44. Bit depth; the number of bits devoted to each pixel.






45. A type of wireless device that enables mobile phones - hand-held computers - and PCs to communicate with each other regardless of operating system.






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






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






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