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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. Grouping of 8 bits






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






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






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






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






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






7. 1) Provide expertise when experts are unavailable; 2) preserve knowledge of experts after they leave an organization; 3) combine knowledge of several experts; 4) take care of routine task so workers can do more challenging jobs






8. 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






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






10. Intersection of row and column






11. Technology in which browsers on client computers pull information from server machines; the browser needs to initiate a request before any information is delivered.






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






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






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






15. 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






16. In desktop publishing - the articles - chapters - drawings - maps - charts - and photographs that are to appear in the publication. Usually produces with standard word processors and graphics programs.






17. 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






18. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






19. The spacing between lines of text.






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






21. 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.






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






23. ~Adding/configuring new work stations ~Setting up user accounts ~Installing system wide software ~Performing preventative procedures for viruses ~Allocating storage space






24. A word - phrase - or picture that acts as a button - enabling the user to explore the Web or a multimedia document with mouse clicks.






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






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






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






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






29. The relatively easy use of a single color (or sometimes two) to add interest to a desktop-publishing product.






30. 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.






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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.






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

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






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






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






39. 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)






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






41. An online meeting between 2 or more people; done in 'real time' (ex: IM [instant messaging])






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. 1) creative; 2) parallel processing (multitasking); 3) image analysis; 4) common sense knowledge; 5) see relationships between concepts; 6) knowledge base is vast - not narrow; 7) translation of languages (idioms); 8) expression/interpretation of emo






49. ~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






50. The use of computers to draw products or process designs on the screen.