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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. A continuous wave






2. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






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






4. 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.






5. 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






6. Information in a form that can be read - used and manipulated by a computer






7. Software or hardware that guards against unauthorized access to an internal network






8. 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






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






10. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






11. An error in programming






12. The standard technique used to send information over the Internet. A message is broken into packets that travel independently from network to network toward their common destination - where they are reunited.






13. Stores programs and the data they need to be instantly accessible to the CPU






14. A pocket-sized computer used to organize appointments - tasks - notes - contacts - and other personal information; sometimes called hand-held computer or palmtop computer. Many PDAs include additional software and hardware for wireless communication.






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






16. A computer especially designed to provide software and other resources to other computers over a network






17. Fonts which provide more room for wide as opposed to narrow characters






18. 1) Amount of network traffic; 2) size/type of file being transferred; 3) type/quality of network connection






19. Spreadsheet software function enabling users to change the appearance of cell contents






20. User Name; A one-word name that you type to identify yourself when connecting






21. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






22. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






23. 1) flexible schedule; 2) save time commuting and save $; 3) better for the environment (less gas consumption); 4) better ergonomics (working conditions); 5) save office space/expenses.






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

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25. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






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






28. The narrow (but deep) knowledge base of an expert system.






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Network created in 1969 from a government grant during the Cold War that is the foundation of today's Internet. ('Advanced Research Project Agency NETwork')






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






46. A program designed to attack in response to a particular logical even or sequence of events. A type of software sabotage.






47. 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)






48. In a computer simulation - the user and the computer responding to data from each other






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






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