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

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2. 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






3. A set of rules for the exchange of data between a terminal and a computer - or between two computers.






4. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






6. 1) Save labor costs (work all the time - no breaks/vacations); 2) improve quality and increase production (esp. in repetitive tasks); 3) ideal for dangerous/impossible jobs for humans






7. Custom-designed procedure program which automates tasks in an application program






8. 1) Paper is easier on eyes. 2) Books can be read anywhere w/o the need of electricity/batteries. 3) Books are aesthetically more pleasing. 4) Books can be highlighted and written in.






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






10. 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.






11. Software that is free to try with a send-payment-to-keep honor system






12. Horizontal






13. 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.






14. Intersection of row and column






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. ~Advantages 1)Share data - increase productivity 2)Share hardware - reduce costs 3)Allow people to work together/communicate ~Disadvantages 1)Easier spread of viruses 2)Privacy issues - especially access levels not set 3)Integrity of data - when shar






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






22. Network created in 1969 from a government grant during the Cold War that is the foundation of today's Internet. ('Advanced Research Project Agency NETwork')






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. Microsoft Powerpoint






30. Software which must be purchased through commercial channels and is copyrighted; Cannot be legally duplicated for others






31. Software for editing digital video - including titles - sound and special effects.






32. 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.






33. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






34. 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.






35. 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.






36. Step-by-step procedure for calculating a number






37. Provides direct instruction in a clearly specified skill of subject






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






39. ~Advantages 1)Safety: easy to simulate without actual risk 2)Economy: Build/simulate/destroy without waste 3)Projection 4)Visualization 5)Replication: Redo/rerun/alter easily ~Disadvantages 1)Reliability 2)Depends on original info 3)Complete trust fa






40. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






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






42. 1) Robot must not injure a human or - by inaction - allow a human to come to harm; 2) must obey orders given by humans (except where the order conflicts w/ first law); 3) must protect its own existence (w/o conflicting w/ first & second law)






43. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






44. Software that can be distributed and modified freely by users; example: Linux






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






46. A class of Internet addresses indicated by a suffix such as: .com - .gov - .net






47. 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.






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






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






50. Part of the Internet - a collection of multimedia documents created by organizations and users worldwide. Documents are linked in a hypertext Web site that allows users to explore them with simpler mouse clicks.