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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. A business that provides its customers with connections to the Internet (along with other services).






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






3. 1) ability to create models with physical characteristics (weight and volume); 2) model can be rotated; 3) can evaluate structural performance by applying an imaginary force; 4) designs can be easily altered and edited






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






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






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






7. Synonym finder






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






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






10. Email discussion groups on special-interest topics. All subscribers receive messages sent to the group's mailing address. (private)






11. Enables you to 'paint' pixels on the screen with a pointing device.






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






13. The narrow (but deep) knowledge base of an expert system.






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






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. 1) outline your ideas; 2) remember your audience; 3) use large fonts; 4) be 'stingy' with words (bullets - summarize); 5) use a consistent design; 6) be smart with art (use appropriate graphics)






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






22. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






23. Communicates with peripherals; Coordinates the concurrent processing of tasks; Manages memory; Keeps track of location of all programs/files of hard drive






24. Instructions that tell the hardware what to do to transform the input into out put






25. A type of logic that allows conclusions to be stated as probabilities rather than certainties. (Used by inference engines and knowledge bases)






26. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. A 65 -000-character set for making letters - digits - and special characters fit into the computer's binary circuitry






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






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






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






37. Software that facilitates the arrangement of information into hierarchies or levels of ideas






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






39. Television that processes information through a binary code rather than an analog signal.






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






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






42. An error in programming






43. Wide Area Network ; A network that extends over a long distance. Each network site is a node on the network






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






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






46. Uninterruptable Power Supply; A hardware device that protects computers from data loss during power failures






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






48. In desktop publishing - software used to combine various source documents into coherent - visually appealing publication (e.g. Adobe InDesign).






49. Text-editing feature of a word-processing program which automatically moves any words that won't fit on the current line to the next line - along with the cursor






50. 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)