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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. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






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






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






4. Block of information that appears at the bottom of every page in a document - displaying repetitive information such as automatically calculated page number






5. Fonts like those in the courier family that mimic typewriters; characters - no matter how narrow or wide - hold the same amount of space






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






7. 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.






8. 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.






9. A popular networking architecture developed in 1976 at Xerox with general principles which apply to all common network connections






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. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






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






13. A handheld device that displays digital representations of the contents of books.






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






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






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






19. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. Software robots that systematically explore the Web - retrieve information about pages - and index the retrieved information in a database. (used by search engines)






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






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






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






30. Using a computer to create - edit and print documents






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






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






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






34. An individual responsible for maintaining a multi-user computer system






35. An external device (i.e. keyboard - monitor) connected via cable to the system central processing unit (CPU)






36. 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






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






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






39. Bit depth; the number of bits devoted to each pixel.






40. 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.






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






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






43. Loading the non-ROM part of the operating system into memory






44. The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. (ex: fax machine which combines scanning/printing)






45. To copy software from an online source to a local computer






46. Software packages which include several applications designed to work well together; such as Microsoft Office






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






48. Local Area Network; Multiple personal computers connected on a network






49. 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)






50. Ongoing public discussions on a particular subject consisting of notes written to a central Internet site and redistributed through a worldwide newsgroup called Usenet. You can check into and out of them whenever you want; all messages are posted on