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






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






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






4. Software that facilitates the arrangement of information into hierarchies or levels of ideas






5. Language that people speak/write everyday.






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






14. Fonts which provide more room for wide as opposed to narrow characters






15. 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.






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






17. Grouping of 8 bits






18. Information systems or software programs designed to replicate the decision-making process of a human expert.






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






20. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






21. 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






22. Anything that can be communicated






23. Size and style of typeface






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






25. Created: 1) URL; 2) HTML; 3) HTTP://; 4) first 'browser'






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

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27. 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.






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






29. Part of the Internet - a collection of multimedia documents created by organizations and users worldwide. Documents are linked in a hypertext Web site that allows users to explore them with simpler mouse clicks.






30. 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






31. 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






32. In desktop publishing - the pages that control the general layout of the document (such as the page borders - numbers - or header).






33. 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






34. Step-by-step procedure for calculating a number






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






36. 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






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






38. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






40. A special type of communications software designed to access and display information at Internet Web sites.






41. Most common security tools used to restrict access to computer systems.






42. A reading tool that uses light to read universal product codes - inventory codes - and other codes created out of patterns of variable-width bars






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






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






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






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






47. 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






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






49. A handheld device that displays digital representations of the contents of books.






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