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






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






3. Numbers which are the raw material used to perform calculations






4. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






5. All type - including roman - bold - and italics - of a single design (i.e. Helvetica)






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






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






8. A type of wireless device that enables mobile phones - hand-held computers - and PCs to communicate with each other regardless of operating system.






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






10. Information systems or software programs designed to replicate the decision-making process of a human expert.






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






12. Optical Character Recognition; Locating and identifying printed characters embedded in an image - allowing the text to be stored as an editable document. Can be performed by wand readers - pen scanners - and OCR software






13. 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.






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






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






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






17. 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






18. Using multiple processors to divide jobs into pieces and work simultaneously on the pieces (multitasking!)






19. Device for accepting input (e.g. a keyboard)






20. 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.






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






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






23. Intersection of row and column






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






25. A continuous wave






26. 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.






27. Documentation and help available through a software company's Web site






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






29. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






30. Typeset-quality pages - ready to be photographed and printed.






31. Allows documents of all types to be stored - viewed - or modified on any Windows or Macintosh computer - making it possible for many organizations to reduce paper flow.






32. Word-processing feature that divides long words situated at the ends of lines






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






34. The density of pixels - measured by the number of dots per inch.






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






36. 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.






37. Typeface fonts in which the characters are embellished with fine lines (serifs) at the ends of the main strokes






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






39. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






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






41. A unique string of four numbers separated by periods that serves as a unique address for a computer on the Internet. The IP address of the host computer and the sending computer is included with every packet of information that traverses the Internet






42. 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






43. Software programs that can ask questions - respond to commands - pay attention to users' work patters - serve as a guide and a coach - take on owner's goals - and use reasoning to fabricate their own goals.






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






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






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






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






48. 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






49. Intuitive: 1)throw away 2)trash bin; open file ~ folders 3)Consistent: integrated software 4)Forgiving: undo - cancel 5)Protective: double-click on closing 6)Flexible: copy/paste - shortcuts 7)Speech Recognition Software






50. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB