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






2. Part of the computer which processes information - performs arithmetic calculations - and makes basic decisions based on information values






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. Professionally designed - empty documents that can be adapted to specific user needs. In spreadsheet software - worksheets that contain labels and formulas but no data values. The template produces instant answers when you fill in the blanks.






5. Free software that is not copyrighted - offered through World Wide Websites - electronic bulletin boards - user groups - and other sources






6. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






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






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






10. The storage of pictures as collections of lines - shapes and other objects.






11. 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.






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






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






14. Face-to-face communication over long distances using video and computer technology.






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






16. Uninterruptable Power Supply; A hardware device that protects computers from data loss during power failures






17. 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)






18. Software that enables the user to manipulate photographs and other high-resolution images.






19. 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






20. Provides direct instruction in a clearly specified skill of subject






21. Instructions that tell the hardware what to do to transform the input into out put






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






23. 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






24. 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.






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






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






27. Microsoft Powerpoint






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






29. Fonts like those in the courier family that mimic typewriters; characters - no matter how narrow or wide - hold the same amount of space






30. A method of compression that can squeeze a music file to a fraction of its original CD sized with only slight loss of quality.






31. Vertical






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






33. A stream of bits






34. 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






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






36. Grouping of 8 bits






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






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






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






40. A continuous wave






41. 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






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






43. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






44. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






46. Software which must be purchased through commercial channels and is copyrighted; Cannot be legally duplicated for others






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






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






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






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