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






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






3. To post software= or documents to an online source for availability to others






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






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






6. An error in programming






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






8. A continuous wave






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






10. The science of designing work environments that enable people and things to interact efficiently and safely






11. Software that enables the user to manipulate photographs and other high-resolution images.






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






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






14. 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.






15. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






16. An agreement allowing the use of a software program on a single machine






17. 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






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






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






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






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






22. Software that derives logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true. ('If... then...' logic)






23. 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.






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






25. '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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. 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.






35. 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)






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






42. Multimedia that enables the user to take an active part in the experience.






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

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






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






46. Language that people speak/write everyday.






47. Text entry providing information of the contents of a row/column






48. Intersection of row and column






49. A special type of communications software designed to access and display information at Internet Web sites.






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