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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. 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)






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






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






4. 1) Saves printing costs after initial software purchase. 2) Saves time traveling back to commercial printer b/c you can use a personal printer. 3) Reduces # of publication errors. 4) Allows more people to publish.






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






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






7. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






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






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






10. 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






11. 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.






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






13. Vertical






14. The spacing between lines of text.






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






16. 1) data stays consistent over distances; 2) more data can be transmitted; 3) can communicate with other devices






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






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






19. ~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






20. Documentation file that appears onscreen at the user's request






21. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






22. Part of the computer which processes information - performs arithmetic calculations - and makes basic decisions based on information values






23. Process of saving data - esp. for data recovery. Many systems automatically back up data and software onto disks or tapes






24. 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.






25. 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.






26. Numbers which are the raw material used to perform calculations






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






28. Small files deposited on a user's hard disk by Web sites - enabling sites to remember what they know about their visitors between sessions.






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






30. 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






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






32. 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






33. 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






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






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






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






37. 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






38. The use of computers to draw products or process designs on the screen.






39. Communicates with peripherals; Coordinates the concurrent processing of tasks; Manages memory; Keeps track of location of all programs/files of hard drive






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






41. American Standard Code for Information Interchange; A code that represents characters as 8-bit codes. Allows the binary computer to work with letters - digits and special characters






42. 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)






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






44. Grouping of 8 bits






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






46. Step-by-step procedure for calculating a number






47. Synonym finder






48. Free software that is not copyrighted - offered through World Wide Websites - electronic bulletin boards - user groups - and other sources






49. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






50. Fonts which provide more room for wide as opposed to narrow characters