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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. 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.






2. A pocket-sized computer used to organize appointments - tasks - notes - contacts - and other personal information; sometimes called hand-held computer or palmtop computer. Many PDAs include additional software and hardware for wireless communication.






3. Documentation file that appears onscreen at the user's request






4. 1)No common words 2)Change frequently 3)Use #s and letters 4)Keep it a secret






5. Billions of clock cycles per second - a measurement of a computer's clock speed






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






7. Vertical






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. User interface that requires the user to type text commands on a command-line to communicate with the operating system






16. 1) vulnerable to network glitches and machine failures; 2) vulnerable to security breech; 3) filters out human component of communication (ex: eye contact; voice)






17. A communications protocol that enables users to download files from remote servers to their computers - and to upload files they want to share from their computers to these archives.






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






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






20. Binary digit; The smallest unit of information. A bit can have two values: 0 or 1






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






22. The identification of spoken words and sentences by a computer - making it possible for voice input to be converted into text files






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






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






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






26. Reference to a cell in relation to the current cell; modifies when copied






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






28. 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






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






30. ~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






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






32. 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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. Small files deposited on a user's hard disk by Web sites - enabling sites to remember what they know about their visitors between sessions.






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






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






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






42. Programs that use computer hosts to reproduce themselves. Worm programs travel independently over computer networks - seeking out uninfected workstations to occupy. A form of software sabotage






43. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






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






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






46. The spacing between lines of text.






47. Predefined set of calculations (i.e. SUM and AVERAGE)






48. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






49. Working from home by modem - as do many programmers - accountants - and other information workers.






50. Language that people speak/write everyday.