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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. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






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






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






5. Someone who uses computer skills to gain unauthorized access to computer systems.






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






7. A continuous wave






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






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






10. Reference to a specific cell address; doesn't change when copied






11. Graphics in which images are stored and manipulated as organized collections of pixels rather than as shapes and lines. Contrast with object-oriented graphics.






12. ~Advantages 1)Share data - increase productivity 2)Share hardware - reduce costs 3)Allow people to work together/communicate ~Disadvantages 1)Easier spread of viruses 2)Privacy issues - especially access levels not set 3)Integrity of data - when shar






13. A class of Internet addresses indicated by a suffix such as: .com - .gov - .net






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






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






16. The use of computers to draw products or process designs on the screen.






17. 1) Poor at planning strategies (less creativity than humans) and can't make decisions (after diagnosis - can't say how to treat patient); 2) powerless outside narrow (but deep) domain of knowledge






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






19. Small files deposited on a user's hard disk by Web sites - enabling sites to remember what they know about their visitors between sessions.






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






21. 1) outline your ideas; 2) remember your audience; 3) use large fonts; 4) be 'stingy' with words (bullets - summarize); 5) use a consistent design; 6) be smart with art (use appropriate graphics)






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






23. Synonym finder






24. 1) Save labor costs (work all the time - no breaks/vacations); 2) improve quality and increase production (esp. in repetitive tasks); 3) ideal for dangerous/impossible jobs for humans






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






26. A word - phrase - or picture that acts as a button - enabling the user to explore the Web or a multimedia document with mouse clicks.






27. Optical Character Recognition; Locating and identifying printed characters embedded in an image - allowing the text to be stored as an editable document. Can be performed by wand readers - pen scanners - and OCR software






28. Word-processing feature that divides long words situated at the ends of lines






29. Read-Only Memory; Memory that include permanent information only. The computer can only read information from in; it can never write any new information on it






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






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






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






33. Random Access Memory; Memory that stores program instructions and data temporarily






34. Billions of clock cycles per second - a measurement of a computer's clock speed






35. Microsoft Powerpoint






36. Video clip in which one image metamorphoses into another.






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. Numbers which are the raw material used to perform calculations






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






40. 1) must be a disciplined worker -- self-motivation! (IB student); 2) must have good time management; 3) lack of socialization with coworkers






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






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






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

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44. The field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive - reason and act in ways that have - until now - been reserved for human beings.






45. Intersection of row and column






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






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






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






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






50. Typeface fonts in which the characters are embellished with fine lines (serifs) at the ends of the main strokes