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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Component of word-processing software that analyzes each word in context - checking for content errors - common grammatical errors - and stylistic problems






2. 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






3. 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.






4. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






5. Predefined set of calculations (i.e. SUM and AVERAGE)






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






7. 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






8. 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.






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






10. Fonts like those in the courier family that mimic typewriters; characters - no matter how narrow or wide - hold the same amount of space






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






12. 1) Amount of network traffic; 2) size/type of file being transferred; 3) type/quality of network connection






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






14. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






15. A stream of bits






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






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






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






19. ~Advantages 1)Safety: easy to simulate without actual risk 2)Economy: Build/simulate/destroy without waste 3)Projection 4)Visualization 5)Replication: Redo/rerun/alter easily ~Disadvantages 1)Reliability 2)Depends on original info 3)Complete trust fa






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






21. Anything that can be communicated






22. 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.






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






24. Microsoft Powerpoint






25. In desktop publishing - software used to combine various source documents into coherent - visually appealing publication (e.g. Adobe InDesign).






26. 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






27. 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






28. 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.






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






30. A program that performs useful tasks while at the same time carrying out a secret destructive act. A form of software sabotage/






31. A program designed to attack in response to a particular logical even or sequence of events. A type of software sabotage.






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






33. Horizontal






34. Function which enables users to change the appearance of a document by specifying the font - point size - and style of any character in the document - as well as the overall layout of text and graphical elements in the document






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






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






37. Protects transmitted information by scrambling the transmissions; When a user encrypts a message by applying a secret numerical code (encryption key) - the message can be read only after it's been reconstructed with a matching key






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






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






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






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






49. Identifying recurring patterns in input data with the goal of understand or categorizing that input. (Easy for humans) (Ex: fingerprint identification - handwriting recognition - speech recognition - optional character recognition)






50. 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






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