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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) color depth; 2) resolution






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






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






4. The look and feel of the computing experience from a human point of view






5. A way to test machine intelligence. (Tester and subject converse - and tester attempts to perceive whether it's a human or computer)






6. In a computer simulation - the user and the computer responding to data from each other






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






8. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






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






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)






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






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






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






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.






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






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






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.






18. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






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.






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






21. An error in programming






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.






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






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






25. A software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






26. Vertical






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






28. A program for locating information on the Web. (uses Web crawlers)






29. The narrow (but deep) knowledge base of an expert system.






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






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






32. A database that contains both facts - and a system of rules for determining and changing the relationship among those facts.






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.






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






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






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.






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






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






39. Reference to a cell in relation to the current cell; modifies when copied






40. To copy software from an online source to a local computer






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)






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






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)






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.






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






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.






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






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

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49. The density of pixels - measured by the number of dots per inch.






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