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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. Text entry providing information of the contents of a row/column






2. Working from home by modem - as do many programmers - accountants - and other information workers.






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






4. Small text file that comes with many software packages - and contains information not included in the official documentation

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5. A special type of communications software designed to access and display information at Internet Web sites.






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






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






8. Communicates with peripherals; Coordinates the concurrent processing of tasks; Manages memory; Keeps track of location of all programs/files of hard drive






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






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






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






12. Software that derives logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true. ('If... then...' logic)






13. Software robots that systematically explore the Web - retrieve information about pages - and index the retrieved information in a database. (used by search engines)






14. Typeset-quality pages - ready to be photographed and printed.






15. 1) Mathematical calculations faster w/ more accuracy; 2) storing vast amounts of data; 3) recall information






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






17. Intersection of row and column






18. 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)






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






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






21. Software that facilitates the arrangement of information into hierarchies or levels of ideas






22. 1) Saves printing costs after initial software purchase. 2) Saves time traveling back to commercial printer b/c you can use a personal printer. 3) Reduces # of publication errors. 4) Allows more people to publish.






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






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






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






26. A handheld device that displays digital representations of the contents of books.






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






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






29. 1) Robot must not injure a human or - by inaction - allow a human to come to harm; 2) must obey orders given by humans (except where the order conflicts w/ first law); 3) must protect its own existence (w/o conflicting w/ first & second law)






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






31. A standard interface that allows electronic instruments and computers to communicate with each other and work together.






32. 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.






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






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






35. A unique string of four numbers separated by periods that serves as a unique address for a computer on the Internet. The IP address of the host computer and the sending computer is included with every packet of information that traverses the Internet






36. Fonts like those in the courier family that mimic typewriters; characters - no matter how narrow or wide - hold the same amount of space






37. A picture element (dot) on a computer screen or printout. Groups of pixels compose the images on the monitor and the output of a printout.






38. The spacing between lines of text.






39. Software used mainly to produce print publications. Also - the process of using desktop-publishing software to produce publications (e.g. brochures - newsletters - forms - menus - event fliers - notices)






40. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






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






43. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






45. 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.






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






47. Device for sending information from the computer (e.g. monitor or printer)






48. ~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






49. 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.






50. 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.