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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. The use of computer displays that add virtual information to a person's sensory perceptions - supplementing rather than replacing (as in virtual reality) the world the user sees.






2. A device that enables digital machines to monitor a physical quantity of the analog world (i.e. temperature - humidity - pressure) to provide data used in robotics. (Enables robots to modify actions based on feedback from outside world) (Ex: vision -






3. 1) Provide expertise when experts are unavailable; 2) preserve knowledge of experts after they leave an organization; 3) combine knowledge of several experts; 4) take care of routine task so workers can do more challenging jobs






4. A system of programs that performs a variety of technical operations - providing an additional layer of insulation between the user and the bits-and-bytes world of computer hardware






5. The address of a Web site. (unique)






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






7. 1) Robot must not injure a human or - by inaction - allow a human to come to harm; 2) must obey orders given by humans (except where the order conflicts w/ first law); 3) must protect its own existence (w/o conflicting w/ first & second law)






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






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






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






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






12. The quantity of information that can be transmitted through a communication medium in a given amount of time. (more bandwidth = faster transmission)






13. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






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






15. 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






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






17. 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)






18. 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.






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






20. ~Adding/configuring new work stations ~Setting up user accounts ~Installing system wide software ~Performing preventative procedures for viruses ~Allocating storage space






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






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






23. A way to test machine intelligence. (Tester and subject converse - and tester attempts to perceive whether it's a human or computer)






24. Protocols developed as an experiment in internetworking - now the language of the Internet - allowing cross-network communication for almost every type of computer and network.






25. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. License for multiple copies or removing restrictions on software copying and use at a network site






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






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






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






37. Optical Mark Reader; A reading device that uses reflected light to determine the location of pencil marks on standardized test answer sheets and similar forms






38. 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.






39. The spacing between lines of text.






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






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






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






43. A continuous wave






44. An error in programming






45. 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.






46. 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.






47. 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






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






49. Size and style of typeface






50. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.