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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. 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.






2. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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






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






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






6. Information systems or software programs designed to replicate the decision-making process of a human expert.






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






8. Component of word-processing software that analyzes each word in context - checking for content errors - common grammatical errors - and stylistic problems






9. 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






10. 1) Provide expertise when experts are unavailable; 2) preserve knowledge of experts after they leave an organization; 3) combine knowledge of several experts; 4) take care of routine task so workers can do more challenging jobs






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






12. The process of simulation motion with a series of still pictures.






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






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






15. 1) outline your ideas; 2) remember your audience; 3) use large fonts; 4) be 'stingy' with words (bullets - summarize); 5) use a consistent design; 6) be smart with art (use appropriate graphics)






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






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






18. Feature in spreadsheet software that allows speculation by providing instant answers to hypothetical questions

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






20. Vertical






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






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






23. A program for locating information on the Web. (uses Web crawlers)






24. A text file that includes codes that describe the format - layout - and logical structure of a hypermedia document. Most Web pages are created with this code.






25. A continuous wave






26. 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.






27. A handheld device that displays digital representations of the contents of books.






28. Artificial intelligence techniques that make it possible for machine performance to improve based on feedback from past performance. (Used in games like chess/checkers; based on prior actions)






29. 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.






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






31. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






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






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






35. Enables you to 'paint' pixels on the screen with a pointing device.






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






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






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






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






40. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






41. 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






42. Optical Mark Reader; A reading device that uses reflected light to determine the location of pencil marks on standardized test answer sheets and similar forms






43. Horizontal






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






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






46. 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






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






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






49. License for multiple copies or removing restrictions on software copying and use at a network site






50. The relatively easy use of a single color (or sometimes two) to add interest to a desktop-publishing product.