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






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






3. Optical Character Recognition; Locating and identifying printed characters embedded in an image - allowing the text to be stored as an editable document. Can be performed by wand readers - pen scanners - and OCR software






4. 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.






5. Stores a picture as a collection of lines and shapes. Also stores shapes as shape formulas and text as text.






6. 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






7. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. A desktop-published document that uses a wide range of color; contrast with spot color.






13. Small text file that comes with many software packages - and contains information not included in the official documentation

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






15. 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






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






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






18. An external device (i.e. keyboard - monitor) connected via cable to the system central processing unit (CPU)






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






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






21. A system of programs that performs a variety of technical operations - providing an additional layer of insulation between the user and the bits-and-bytes world of computer hardware






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






23. ~Adding/configuring new work stations ~Setting up user accounts ~Installing system wide software ~Performing preventative procedures for viruses ~Allocating storage space






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






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






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






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






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






29. Block that appears at the top of every page in a document displaying repetitive information such as chapter title






30. The density of pixels - measured by the number of dots per inch.






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






32. Software that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk - and uses each infected program or disk to copy itself. A form of software sabotage.






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






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






35. 1) documents can be disorienting and leave the reader wondering; 2) documents don't always have the links readers want - leaving them frustrated because they can't easily get from here to there; 3) documents may contain 'lost' links - especially on t






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






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






38. 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.






39. Documentation and help available through a software company's Web site






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






41. Professionally designed - empty documents that can be adapted to specific user needs. In spreadsheet software - worksheets that contain labels and formulas but no data values. The template produces instant answers when you fill in the blanks.






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






43. 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.






44. Spreadsheet document which appears on the screen as a grid or numbered rows/columns






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






46. Vertical






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






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






49. 1) Plan before you publish! 2) Use appropriate fonts. 3) Don't go 'style-crazy.' 4) Look at the document through the reader's eyes. 5) Learn from the masters. 6) Know your limitations. 7) Remember your message/objective.






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