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IT Literacy
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Subjects
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it-skills
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literacy
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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) color depth; 2) resolution
Hypertext
Factors that control image quality (2)
Knowledge engineer
Machine learning
2. Communicates with peripherals; Coordinates the concurrent processing of tasks; Manages memory; Keeps track of location of all programs/files of hard drive
absolute reference
Operating System Advantages
Browser
Full-Color
3. In desktop publishing - software used to combine various source documents into coherent - visually appealing publication (e.g. Adobe InDesign).
Page-Layout Software
Disadvantages of hypertext (4)
Animation
Software
4. The look and feel of the computing experience from a human point of view
System Administrator
User Interface
Wizard
Multimedia
5. A way to test machine intelligence. (Tester and subject converse - and tester attempts to perceive whether it's a human or computer)
Turning Test
Multimedia
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
Laws of Robots (3) (Asimov)
6. In a computer simulation - the user and the computer responding to data from each other
Factors of a good pw...
Cracking
Packet-switching
Feedback Loop
7. An undocumented way of gaining access to a program - online service - or entire computer system - written by a programmer who created the code; Can be a security hazard because it is vulnerable to hackers
System Administrator
Feedback Loop
Integrated Software
Backdoor
8. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas
replication
word processing
Sensor
Hypertext
9. 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
OMR
Password
Advantages of DTP
Wizard
10. 1) Robot must not injure a human or - by inaction - allow a human to come to harm; 2) must obey orders given by humans (except where the order conflicts w/ first law); 3) must protect its own existence (w/o conflicting w/ first & second law)
Disadvantages of ebooks
Laws of Robots (3) (Asimov)
Agent
Cracking
11. 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
Commercial Software
Advantages of Expert Systems (4)
Operating System Advantages
Model
12. 1) creative; 2) parallel processing (multitasking); 3) image analysis; 4) common sense knowledge; 5) see relationships between concepts; 6) knowledge base is vast - not narrow; 7) translation of languages (idioms); 8) expression/interpretation of emo
Cracking
Humans > Computers (8)
Inference engine
Data
13. A specialist who interviews and observes experts - and converts their words and actions into a knowledge base.
Knowledge engineer
Master Pages
Access-Control Software
Input Devices
14. 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.
'what if?' questions
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Operating System Advantages
Advantages of telecommuting (5)
15. Enables you to 'paint' pixels on the screen with a pointing device.
Disadvantages of ebooks
Painting Software
System Administrator
label
16. Using a computer to create - edit and print documents
Advantages of telecommuting (5)
formula
Full-Color
word processing
17. The online sharing of music or other computer files directly among individual computer users' hard drives - rather than through posting the files on central servers.
Peer-to-Peer File Sharing (P2P)
proportionally spaced fonts
Bitmapped Graphics
formatting
18. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.
Disadvantages of telecommuting (3)
grammar and style checker
Netiquette
point size
19. A pocket-sized computer used to organize appointments - tasks - notes - contacts - and other personal information; sometimes called hand-held computer or palmtop computer. Many PDAs include additional software and hardware for wireless communication.
Personal digital assistant (PDA)
Commercial Software
Painting Software
monospaced fonts
20. The process of simulation motion with a series of still pictures.
automatic hyphenation
Animation
Painting Software
Packet-switching
21. An error in programming
Hyperlink
Bug
Disadvantages of Expert Systems (2)
Logic Bomb
22. The field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive - reason and act in ways that have - until now - been reserved for human beings.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Command-Line Interface
Pull technology
column
23. A program designed to attack in response to a particular logical even or sequence of events. A type of software sabotage.
Logic Bomb
UPS
Unicode
LAN
24. 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
Compatibility
Software
Input Devices
Ergonomics
25. A software help agent that walks the user through a complex process
MB
Fuzzy logic
Wizard
Biometrics
26. Vertical
Operating System
OCR
LAN
column
27. 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
Bitmapped Graphics
Global positioning system
GUI Advantages
Firewall
28. A program for locating information on the Web. (uses Web crawlers)
replication
Search engine
Disadvantages of ebooks
Personal digital assistant (PDA)
29. The narrow (but deep) knowledge base of an expert system.
Advantages of teleconferencing (3)
Domain
Search engine
PDF (Portable Document Format)
30. Software that can be distributed and modified freely by users; example: Linux
Digital Video
Open-Source Software
OMR
word processing
31. 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
URL (uniform resource locator)
Booting
Operating System
Expert system
32. A database that contains both facts - and a system of rules for determining and changing the relationship among those facts.
Open-Source Software
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Wizard
Knowledge base
33. 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.
Global positioning system
'Read-me' file
Cookies
Advantages of DTP
34. 1) data stays consistent over distances; 2) more data can be transmitted; 3) can communicate with other devices
Advantages of digital television (3)
Painting Software
Newsgroups
Vector Graphics
35. User Name; A one-word name that you type to identify yourself when connecting
relative reference
Login Name
WYSIWYG
cell
36. A picture element (dot) on a computer screen or printout. Groups of pixels compose the images on the monitor and the output of a printout.
proportionally spaced fonts
Public Domain Software
Search engine
Pixel
37. Software for editing digital video - including titles - sound and special effects.
Telecommuting
Intranet
Video Editing Software
Bar Code Reader
38. 1) ability to create models with physical characteristics (weight and volume); 2) model can be rotated; 3) can evaluate structural performance by applying an imaginary force; 4) designs can be easily altered and edited
Natural language
Mailing list
Advantages of Computer Aided Design (CAD) (4)
Biometrics
39. Reference to a cell in relation to the current cell; modifies when copied
Animation
Newsgroups
relative reference
word processing
40. To copy software from an online source to a local computer
Ergonomics
Leading
Factors of a good pw...
Download
41. 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)
Open-Source Software
Machine learning
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Humans < Computers (3)
42. Worksheets which contain labels and formulas but no data values; instant answers are produced when information is provided
template
Operating System
Expert system
Responsibilities of System Admin
43. 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)
Expert system
label
FTP (file transfer protocol)
Pattern recognition
44. 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.
Full-Color
Online help
Packet-switching
Robot
45. A type of wireless device that enables mobile phones - hand-held computers - and PCs to communicate with each other regardless of operating system.
Laws of Robots (3) (Asimov)
Tim Burners-Lee (4)
Bluetooth
Tutorial software
46. 1) Paper is easier on eyes. 2) Books can be read anywhere w/o the need of electricity/batteries. 3) Books are aesthetically more pleasing. 4) Books can be highlighted and written in.
Disadvantages of ebooks
Peer-to-Peer File Sharing (P2P)
spell check
Model
47. 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
Presentation-Graphics Software
Pull technology
Networks: + / ?
Login Name
48. Small text file that comes with many software packages - and contains information not included in the official documentation
Warning
: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in
/var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php
on line
183
49. The density of pixels - measured by the number of dots per inch.
Trojan Horse
Resolution
Painting Software
Hacker
50. 1) Mathematical calculations faster w/ more accuracy; 2) storing vast amounts of data; 3) recall information
Public Domain Software
Defragmenting
Humans < Computers (3)
Training software