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






2. Size and style of typeface






3. 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.






4. In desktop publishing - the pages that control the general layout of the document (such as the page borders - numbers - or header).






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






6. 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






7. Technology that creates the illusion that the user is immersed in a world that exists only inside the computer; this environment contains both scenes and the controls to change those scenes.






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






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






10. A reading tool that uses light to read universal product codes - inventory codes - and other codes created out of patterns of variable-width bars






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






12. Device for sending information from the computer (e.g. monitor or printer)






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






14. Random Access Memory; Memory that stores program instructions and data temporarily






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. '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






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






24. 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






25. Anything that can be communicated






26. Language that people speak/write everyday.






27. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






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






29. Measurements of individual body characteristics - such as voiceprint or fingerprint; sometimes used in computer security






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






31. 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






32. 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.






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






34. An interactive cross-reference system that allows textual information to be linked in nonsequential ways. A hypertext document contains links that lead quickly to other parts of the document or to related documents.






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






36. 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






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






38. 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)






39. A device that enables digital machines to monitor a physical quantity of the analog world (i.e. temperature - humidity - pressure) to provide data used in robotics. (Enables robots to modify actions based on feedback from outside world) (Ex: vision -






40. 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






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






45. A software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






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






47. Software that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk - and uses each infected program or disk to copy itself. A form of software sabotage.






48. Using some combination of text - graphics - animation - video - music - voice and sound effects to communicate.






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






50. The spacing between lines of text.