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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • 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. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






3. Grouping of 8 bits






4. Predefined set of calculations (i.e. SUM and AVERAGE)






5. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






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






7. Video reduced to a series of numbers (0 and 1) - which can be edited - stored - and played back without loss of quality.






8. Binary digit; The smallest unit of information. A bit can have two values: 0 or 1






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






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






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






12. 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






13. Optical Mark Reader; A reading device that uses reflected light to determine the location of pencil marks on standardized test answer sheets and similar forms






14. Part of the computer which processes information - performs arithmetic calculations - and makes basic decisions based on information values






15. 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.






16. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






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






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






20. 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)






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






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






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






24. A method of compression that can squeeze a music file to a fraction of its original CD sized with only slight loss of quality.






25. Anything that can be communicated






26. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






27. Size and style of typeface






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






29. 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






30. The identification of spoken words and sentences by a computer - making it possible for voice input to be converted into text files






31. Block of information that appears at the bottom of every page in a document - displaying repetitive information such as automatically calculated page number






32. A text file that includes codes that describe the format - layout - and logical structure of a hypermedia document. Most Web pages are created with this code.






33. 1) Plan before you publish! 2) Use appropriate fonts. 3) Don't go 'style-crazy.' 4) Look at the document through the reader's eyes. 5) Learn from the masters. 6) Know your limitations. 7) Remember your message/objective.






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






35. 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)






36. 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.






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






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






39. Long-term repository for data (e.g. disks - tapes)






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






41. Language that people speak/write everyday.






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






43. Spreadsheet document which appears on the screen as a grid or numbered rows/columns






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






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






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






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 65 -000-character set for making letters - digits - and special characters fit into the computer's binary circuitry






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






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