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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. ~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






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






3. 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.






4. A continuous wave






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






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






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






8. Intersection of row and column






9. 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.






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






11. Technology in which information is delivered automatically to a client computer. The user subscribes to a service - and the server delivers that information periodically and unobtrusively. Contrast with pull technology.






12. Instructions that tell the hardware what to do to transform the input into out put






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






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






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






16. Anything that can be communicated






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






18. '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






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






20. Vertical






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






22. Software which must be purchased through commercial channels and is copyrighted; Cannot be legally duplicated for others






23. Part of the Internet - a collection of multimedia documents created by organizations and users worldwide. Documents are linked in a hypertext Web site that allows users to explore them with simpler mouse clicks.






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






25. Free software that is not copyrighted - offered through World Wide Websites - electronic bulletin boards - user groups - and other sources






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






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

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28. Function which enables users to change the appearance of a document by specifying the font - point size - and style of any character in the document - as well as the overall layout of text and graphical elements in the document






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






35. Microsoft Powerpoint






36. A class of Internet addresses indicated by a suffix such as: .com - .gov - .net






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Graphical User Interface; A user interface based on graphical displays. With a mouse - the user points to icons that represent files - folders - and disks. Documents are displayed in windows. The user selects commands from menus






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






46. Alignment of text on a line: left justification (smooth left margin - ragged right margin) - right justification (smooth right - ragged left)






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






48. Stores a picture as a collection of lines and shapes. Also stores shapes as shape formulas and text as text.






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






50. 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