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






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






4. Software that enables the user to manipulate photographs and other high-resolution images.






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






6. Feature in spreadsheet software that allows speculation by providing instant answers to hypothetical questions

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






8. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






9. 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






10. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






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






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






13. 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.






14. Created: 1) URL; 2) HTML; 3) HTTP://; 4) first 'browser'






15. 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






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






17. Intersection of row and column






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






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






20. An individual responsible for maintaining a multi-user computer system






21. ~Adding/configuring new work stations ~Setting up user accounts ~Installing system wide software ~Performing preventative procedures for viruses ~Allocating storage space






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






23. Synonym finder






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






25. Component of word-processing software that analyzes each word in context - checking for content errors - common grammatical errors - and stylistic problems






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






27. 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






28. A software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






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






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






31. A computer model of a real life situation used to see how a model operates under certain conditions






32. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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






34. Built-in component of a word processor or a separate program that compares words in a documents with words in a disk-based dictionary - and flags words not found in the dictionary; may operate in batch mode - checking all the words at once - or inter






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






36. Language that people speak/write everyday.






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






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






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






40. Provides direct instruction in a clearly specified skill of subject






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






42. 1) ability to create models with physical characteristics (weight and volume); 2) model can be rotated; 3) can evaluate structural performance by applying an imaginary force; 4) designs can be easily altered and edited






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






44. 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






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






46. Software that only allows user access according to the user's needs. Some users can open only files that are related to their work. Some users are allowed read-only access to files; they can see but not change them.






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






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






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






50. Device for accepting input (e.g. a keyboard)