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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. The density of pixels - measured by the number of dots per inch.






2. Alignment of text on a line: left justification (smooth left margin - ragged right margin) - right justification (smooth right - ragged left)






3. A specialist who interviews and observes experts - and converts their words and actions into a knowledge base.






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






5. The standard technique used to send information over the Internet. A message is broken into packets that travel independently from network to network toward their common destination - where they are reunited.






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






7. 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






8. Programs that use computer hosts to reproduce themselves. Worm programs travel independently over computer networks - seeking out uninfected workstations to occupy. A form of software sabotage






9. Software that only allows user access according to the user's needs. Some users can open only files that are related to their work. Some users are allowed read-only access to files; they can see but not change them.






10. Software packages which include several applications designed to work well together; such as Microsoft Office






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






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






13. Software that derives logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true. ('If... then...' logic)






14. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music and other media in a hyperlinked document.






15. An error in programming






16. Local Area Network; Multiple personal computers connected on a network






17. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






18. 1) vulnerable to network glitches and machine failures; 2) vulnerable to security breech; 3) filters out human component of communication (ex: eye contact; voice)






19. Software or hardware that guards against unauthorized access to an internal network






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






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






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






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






24. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






25. 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.






26. A 65 -000-character set for making letters - digits - and special characters fit into the computer's binary circuitry






27. Billions of clock cycles per second - a measurement of a computer's clock speed






28. The field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive - reason and act in ways that have - until now - been reserved for human beings.






29. A business that provides its customers with connections to the Internet (along with other services).






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






31. 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)






32. Technology in which browsers on client computers pull information from server machines; the browser needs to initiate a request before any information is delivered.






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






34. 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)






35. 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.






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






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






38. 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






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






40. ~Advantages 1)Share data - increase productivity 2)Share hardware - reduce costs 3)Allow people to work together/communicate ~Disadvantages 1)Easier spread of viruses 2)Privacy issues - especially access levels not set 3)Integrity of data - when shar






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






42. A way to test machine intelligence. (Tester and subject converse - and tester attempts to perceive whether it's a human or computer)






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






44. A popular networking architecture developed in 1976 at Xerox with general principles which apply to all common network connections






45. 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.






46. 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






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






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






49. (Modeling) The use of computers to create abstract models of objects - organisms - organizations and processes






50. 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







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