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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. Built-in component of a word processor or a separate program that compares words in a documents with words in a disk-based dictionary - and flags words not found in the dictionary; may operate in batch mode - checking all the words at once - or inter






2. To post software= or documents to an online source for availability to others






3. Microsoft Powerpoint






4. An individual responsible for maintaining a multi-user computer system






5. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






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






7. Horizontal






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






9. An interactive cross-reference system that allows textual information to be linked in nonsequential ways. A hypertext document contains links that lead quickly to other parts of the document or to related documents.






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






11. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






12. Information in a form that can be read - used and manipulated by a computer






13. A device that enables digital machines to monitor a physical quantity of the analog world (i.e. temperature - humidity - pressure) to provide data used in robotics. (Enables robots to modify actions based on feedback from outside world) (Ex: vision -






14. Vertical






15. Technology that creates the illusion that the user is immersed in a world that exists only inside the computer; this environment contains both scenes and the controls to change those scenes.






16. A method of compression that can squeeze a music file to a fraction of its original CD sized with only slight loss of quality.






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






18. 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






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






20. 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)






21. 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.






22. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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






24. 1) Mathematical calculations faster w/ more accuracy; 2) storing vast amounts of data; 3) recall information






25. Graphical User Interface; A user interface based on graphical displays. With a mouse - the user points to icons that represent files - folders - and disks. Documents are displayed in windows. The user selects commands from menus






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






27. 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.






28. An external device (i.e. keyboard - monitor) connected via cable to the system central processing unit (CPU)






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






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






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






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






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






34. Video reduced to a series of numbers (0 and 1) - which can be edited - stored - and played back without loss of quality.






35. 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






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






37. Technology in which information is delivered automatically to a client computer. The user subscribes to a service - and the server delivers that information periodically and unobtrusively. Contrast with pull technology.






38. 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.






39. Wide Area Network ; A network that extends over a long distance. Each network site is a node on the network






40. Small text file that comes with many software packages - and contains information not included in the official documentation

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






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






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






44. A computer model of a real life situation used to see how a model operates under certain conditions






45. Allows documents of all types to be stored - viewed - or modified on any Windows or Macintosh computer - making it possible for many organizations to reduce paper flow.






46. 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






47. 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






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






49. 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)






50. Software that can be distributed and modified freely by users; example: Linux