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






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. 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






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






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






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

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






10. 1) creative; 2) parallel processing (multitasking); 3) image analysis; 4) common sense knowledge; 5) see relationships between concepts; 6) knowledge base is vast - not narrow; 7) translation of languages (idioms); 8) expression/interpretation of emo






11. 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)






12. Size and style of typeface






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






14. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






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






16. Measure of character size (one point equals 1/72 inch)






17. Video clip in which one image metamorphoses into another.






18. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






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






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






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






22. Automates the creation of visual aids for lectures - training sessions and other presentations. Can include everything from spreadsheet charting programs to animation-editing software - but most commonly used for creating and displaying a series of o






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






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






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






26. The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. (ex: fax machine which combines scanning/printing)






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






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






29. Intuitive: 1)throw away 2)trash bin; open file ~ folders 3)Consistent: integrated software 4)Forgiving: undo - cancel 5)Protective: double-click on closing 6)Flexible: copy/paste - shortcuts 7)Speech Recognition Software






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






31. Horizontal






32. A stream of bits






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






34. Someone who uses computer skills to gain unauthorized access to computer systems.






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






36. 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.






37. 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






38. 1) flexible schedule; 2) save time commuting and save $; 3) better for the environment (less gas consumption); 4) better ergonomics (working conditions); 5) save office space/expenses.






39. A unique string of four numbers separated by periods that serves as a unique address for a computer on the Internet. The IP address of the host computer and the sending computer is included with every packet of information that traverses the Internet






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. Most common security tools used to restrict access to computer systems.






48. Graphics in which images are stored and manipulated as organized collections of pixels rather than as shapes and lines. Contrast with object-oriented graphics.






49. The spacing between lines of text.






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