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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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1. 1) documents can be disorienting and leave the reader wondering; 2) documents don't always have the links readers want - leaving them frustrated because they can't easily get from here to there; 3) documents may contain 'lost' links - especially on t






2. The quantity of information that can be transmitted through a communication medium in a given amount of time. (more bandwidth = faster transmission)






3. User interface that requires the user to type text commands on a command-line to communicate with the operating system






4. A type of wireless device that enables mobile phones - hand-held computers - and PCs to communicate with each other regardless of operating system.






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






6. 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.






7. 1)No common words 2)Change frequently 3)Use #s and letters 4)Keep it a secret






8. Spreadsheet document which appears on the screen as a grid or numbered rows/columns






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






10. A program that eliminates fragmented files by changing the assignment of clusters to files; Easier to find files/programs -> Faster computer






11. An error in programming






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






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






14. Software programs that can ask questions - respond to commands - pay attention to users' work patters - serve as a guide and a coach - take on owner's goals - and use reasoning to fabricate their own goals.






15. The spacing between lines of text.






16. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






17. 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






18. 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.






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






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






21. Size and style of typeface






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






23. 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






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






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






26. Worksheets which contain labels and formulas but no data values; instant answers are produced when information is provided






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






28. A unique string of four numbers separated by periods that serves as a unique address for a computer on the Internet. The IP address of the host computer and the sending computer is included with every packet of information that traverses the Internet






29. Documentation and help available through a software company's Web site






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






31. 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






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






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






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






36. 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.






37. 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)






38. Software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






39. A standard interface that allows electronic instruments and computers to communicate with each other and work together.






40. 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.






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






42. 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






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






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






45. Provides direct instruction in a clearly specified skill of subject






46. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






47. 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






48. A continuous wave






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






50. Synonym finder