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IT Literacy
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. (ex: fax machine which combines scanning/printing)
Convergence
Camera-Ready
Web crawlers
Tim Burners-Lee (4)
2. 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
formatting
Disadvantages of ebooks
Advantages of Robots (3)
Morph
3. A special type of communications software designed to access and display information at Internet Web sites.
Commercial Software
Browser
serif fonts
Bar Code Reader
4. 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
Humans > Computers (8)
Compatibility
Peripheral
WAN
5. Feature in spreadsheet software that allows speculation by providing instant answers to hypothetical questions
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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.
Vector Graphics
HTML (hypertext markup language)
ASCII
Training software
7. Automates the creation of visual aids for lectures - training sessions and other presentations. Can include everything from spreadsheet charting programs to animation-editing software - but most commonly used for creating and displaying a series of o
Public Domain Software
Presentation-Graphics Software
relative reference
Byte
8. A specialist who interviews and observes experts - and converts their words and actions into a knowledge base.
Hypermedia
proportionally spaced fonts
OCR
Knowledge engineer
9. 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
automatic hyphenation
Video teleconference
absolute reference
Advantages of Computer Aided Design (CAD) (4)
10. American Standard Code for Information Interchange; A code that represents characters as 8-bit codes. Allows the binary computer to work with letters - digits and special characters
Vector Graphics
ASCII
absolute reference
Push technology
11. (Modeling) The use of computers to create abstract models of objects - organisms - organizations and processes
Model
Biometrics
Byte
Protocol
12. Horizontal
Digital Video
column
row
template
13. ~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
ISP (Internet service provider)
Arpanet
Networks: + / ?
Software
14. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas
Turning Test
Wizard
replication
Disadvantages of teleconferencing (4)
15. Local Area Network; Multiple personal computers connected on a network
Sensor
Protocol
LAN
Model + / ?
16. Process of saving data - esp. for data recovery. Many systems automatically back up data and software onto disks or tapes
cell
Storage Devices
Help file
Backup
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)
DTP (Desktop Publishing)
Motion Picture Audio Layer (MP3)
Compatibility
Turning Test
18. Documentation file that appears onscreen at the user's request
automatic correction
Help file
Operating System
WYSIWYG
19. Provides direct instruction in a clearly specified skill of subject
Tutorial software
GUI
Bluetooth
Hacker
20. Word-processing feature that divides long words situated at the ends of lines
Ethernet
HTML (hypertext markup language)
automatic hyphenation
Image analysis
21. 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.
replication
function
Advantages of telecommuting (5)
Firewall
22. Stores a picture as a collection of lines and shapes. Also stores shapes as shape formulas and text as text.
Knowledge base
Drawing Software
Model
Mailing list
23. 1) Amount of network traffic; 2) size/type of file being transferred; 3) type/quality of network connection
Advantages of digital television (3)
Factors that affect bandwidth (3)
Access-Control Software
Protocol
24. 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
Advantages of Expert Systems (4)
Ergonomics
Protocol
Virus
25. To post software= or documents to an online source for availability to others
ASCII
Multimedia
Upload
Output Devices
26. Fonts which provide more room for wide as opposed to narrow characters
Server
proportionally spaced fonts
Login Name
Rules of Netiquette (6)
27. A method of compression that can squeeze a music file to a fraction of its original CD sized with only slight loss of quality.
ebook (Electronic Book)
Video Editing Software
Motion Picture Audio Layer (MP3)
Byte
28. Text entry providing information of the contents of a row/column
Humans > Computers (8)
Knowledge base
Pixel
label
29. Computer controlled machines designed to perform specific manual tasks ('forced labor')
Knowledge base
Humans > Computers (8)
Site License
Robot
30. Spreadsheet document which appears on the screen as a grid or numbered rows/columns
Telecommuting
Factors that affect bandwidth (3)
worksheet
Firewall
31. Face-to-face communication over long distances using video and computer technology.
Augmented Reality
Video teleconference
RAM
Full-Color
32. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB
GB
Advantages of digital television (3)
Painting Software
Firewall
33. Part of the computer which processes information - performs arithmetic calculations - and makes basic decisions based on information values
Processor
Push technology
Data
Open-Source Software
34. 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)
Laws of Robots (3) (Asimov)
Agent
Pattern recognition
Full-Color
35. The relatively easy use of a single color (or sometimes two) to add interest to a desktop-publishing product.
Advantages of telecommuting (5)
Intranet
'Read-me' file
Spot Color
36. Software programs that can ask questions - respond to commands - pay attention to users' work patters - serve as a guide and a coach - take on owner's goals - and use reasoning to fabricate their own goals.
Presentation-Graphics Software
Agent
word wrap
Motion Picture Audio Layer (MP3)
37. The process of simulation motion with a series of still pictures.
Animation
Shareware
Intranet
grammar and style checker
38. Copy files between storage devices; Repair damaged data files; Guard against viruses; Compress files to take up less disk space; example: defragmenting
formatting
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
Mailing list
Utility Program Features
39. 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.
thesaurus
Biometrics
Hypertext
Netiquette
40. Technology in which browsers on client computers pull information from server machines; the browser needs to initiate a request before any information is delivered.
Booting
Wizard
Pull technology
Model + / ?
41. Software that is free to try with a send-payment-to-keep honor system
Virtual Reality (VR)
Image Processing Software
Advantages of telecommuting (5)
Shareware
42. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Netiquette
Full-Color
Backup
43. Uninterruptable Power Supply; A hardware device that protects computers from data loss during power failures
Image Processing Software
Factors of a good pw...
UPS
Cookies
44. A computer especially designed to provide software and other resources to other computers over a network
Bandwidth
TCP/IP (transmission control protocol / Internet protocol)
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
Server
45. Reference to a cell in relation to the current cell; modifies when copied
relative reference
Public Domain Software
Browser
Backdoor
46. 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
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Factors that control image quality (2)
OCR
thesaurus
47. 1)No common words 2)Change frequently 3)Use #s and letters 4)Keep it a secret
Web crawlers
Factors of a good pw...
Speech recognition
Compatibility
48. Intersection of row and column
Rules of thumb for using Powerpoint (6)
cell
Operating System Advantages
WYSIWYG
49. 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 -
Responsibilities of System Admin
typeface
Morph
Sensor
50. A program that performs useful tasks while at the same time carrying out a secret destructive act. A form of software sabotage/
Pull technology
Trojan Horse
Interactive Multimedia
Disadvantages of teleconferencing (4)