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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. A device that enables digital machines to monitor a physical quantity of the analog world (i.e. temperature - humidity - pressure) to provide data used in robotics. (Enables robots to modify actions based on feedback from outside world) (Ex: vision -






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






3. Multimedia that enables the user to take an active part in the experience.






4. Reference to a specific cell address; doesn't change when copied






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






6. Spreadsheet software function enabling users to change the appearance of cell contents






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






8. 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






9. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






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






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






13. Synonym finder






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






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






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






17. The ability of a software program to run on a specific computer system. Also the ability of a hardware device to function with a particular type of computer






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






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






20. 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






21. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






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






23. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






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






25. Ongoing public discussions on a particular subject consisting of notes written to a central Internet site and redistributed through a worldwide newsgroup called Usenet. You can check into and out of them whenever you want; all messages are posted on






26. 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






27. The spacing between lines of text.






28. Using a computer to create - edit and print documents






29. An agreement allowing the use of a software program on a single machine






30. 'what you see is what you get' (wizzy-wig); arrangement of words on the screen representing a close approximation to the arrangement of words on the printed page






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






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. Technology in which information is delivered automatically to a client computer. The user subscribes to a service - and the server delivers that information periodically and unobtrusively. Contrast with pull technology.






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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






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






49. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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