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






2. (autocorrect) word-processing feature that places footnotes where they belong on the page






3. Typeset-quality pages - ready to be photographed and printed.






4. 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.






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






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






7. Vertical






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






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






10. Block that appears at the top of every page in a document displaying repetitive information such as chapter title






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






12. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






14. 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)






15. 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.






16. Synonym finder






17. 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






18. Unauthorized access and/or vandalism of computer systems; short for criminal hacking






19. Using multiple processors to divide jobs into pieces and work simultaneously on the pieces (multitasking!)






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






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






22. ~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






23. To post software= or documents to an online source for availability to others






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






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






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






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






28. Computer controlled machines designed to perform specific manual tasks ('forced labor')






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. Stores programs and the data they need to be instantly accessible to the CPU






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






32. An interactive cross-reference system that allows textual information to be linked in nonsequential ways. A hypertext document contains links that lead quickly to other parts of the document or to related documents.






33. 1) vulnerable to network glitches and machine failures; 2) vulnerable to security breech; 3) filters out human component of communication (ex: eye contact; voice)






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






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






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






37. Horizontal






38. 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.






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






40. (Modeling) The use of computers to create abstract models of objects - organisms - organizations and processes






41. 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






42. 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






43. 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)






44. 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)






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






46. A computer model of a real life situation used to see how a model operates under certain conditions






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






48. 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






49. 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






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.