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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. Anything that can be communicated






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






3. The online sharing of music or other computer files directly among individual computer users' hard drives - rather than through posting the files on central servers.






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






5. An online meeting between 2 or more people; done in 'real time' (ex: IM [instant messaging])






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






7. A continuous wave






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






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






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






11. 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.






12. All type - including roman - bold - and italics - of a single design (i.e. Helvetica)






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






14. 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)






15. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






16. 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.






17. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






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






28. 1) Say what is meant and with care (when using the Internet/email - there is no tone of voice); 2) keep it short (otherwise people may not read it all and miss stuff); 3) don't assume you're anonymous; 4) learn the non-verbal language of the net; 5)






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






30. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






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






33. Face-to-face communication over long distances using video and computer technology.






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






35. 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.






36. Long-term repository for data (e.g. disks - tapes)






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






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






39. Created: 1) URL; 2) HTML; 3) HTTP://; 4) first 'browser'






40. Built-in component of a word processor or a separate program that compares words in a documents with words in a disk-based dictionary - and flags words not found in the dictionary; may operate in batch mode - checking all the words at once - or inter






41. A method of compression that can squeeze a music file to a fraction of its original CD sized with only slight loss of quality.






42. Random Access Memory; Memory that stores program instructions and data temporarily






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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