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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. In a computer simulation - the user and the computer responding to data from each other






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






3. A desktop-published document that uses a wide range of color; contrast with spot color.






4. 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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






10. 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.






11. (autocorrect) word-processing feature that places footnotes where they belong on the page






12. Billions of clock cycles per second - a measurement of a computer's clock speed






13. Graphics in which images are stored and manipulated as organized collections of pixels rather than as shapes and lines. Contrast with object-oriented graphics.






14. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






15. ~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






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






22. Language that people speak/write everyday.






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






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






25. An interactive cross-reference system that allows textual information to be linked in nonsequential ways. A hypertext document contains links that lead quickly to other parts of the document or to related documents.






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






27. 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






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






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






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






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






32. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






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






34. The quantity of information that can be transmitted through a communication medium in a given amount of time. (more bandwidth = faster transmission)






35. Process of saving data - esp. for data recovery. Many systems automatically back up data and software onto disks or tapes






36. The process of simulation motion with a series of still pictures.






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






38. 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)






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






40. Face-to-face communication over long distances using video and computer technology.






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






42. Vertical






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






44. Video clip in which one image metamorphoses into another.






45. 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)






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






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






48. Wide Area Network ; A network that extends over a long distance. Each network site is a node on the network






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






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