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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. 'what you see is what you get' (wizzy-wig); arrangement of words on the screen representing a close approximation to the arrangement of words on the printed page






2. 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






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






4. 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






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






6. A type of logic that allows conclusions to be stated as probabilities rather than certainties. (Used by inference engines and knowledge bases)






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






8. Working from home by modem - as do many programmers - accountants - and other information workers.






9. Text entry providing information of the contents of a row/column






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






11. Feature in spreadsheet software that allows speculation by providing instant answers to hypothetical questions

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12. 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.






13. An online meeting between 2 or more people; done in 'real time' (ex: IM [instant messaging])






14. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






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






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






18. 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






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






20. A business that provides its customers with connections to the Internet (along with other services).






21. 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.






22. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






23. Component of word-processing software that analyzes each word in context - checking for content errors - common grammatical errors - and stylistic problems






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






25. 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






26. 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






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






28. The science of designing work environments that enable people and things to interact efficiently and safely






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






30. A stream of bits






31. 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)






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






33. Intersection of row and column






34. A computer especially designed to provide software and other resources to other computers over a network






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






36. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






37. A desktop-published document that uses a wide range of color; contrast with spot color.






38. All type - including roman - bold - and italics - of a single design (i.e. Helvetica)






39. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






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






41. Rectangular block of selected cells






42. 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.






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. Binary digit; The smallest unit of information. A bit can have two values: 0 or 1






50. 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.