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






2. A specialist who interviews and observes experts - and converts their words and actions into a knowledge base.






3. Software that only allows user access according to the user's needs. Some users can open only files that are related to their work. Some users are allowed read-only access to files; they can see but not change them.






4. ~Advantages 1)Safety: easy to simulate without actual risk 2)Economy: Build/simulate/destroy without waste 3)Projection 4)Visualization 5)Replication: Redo/rerun/alter easily ~Disadvantages 1)Reliability 2)Depends on original info 3)Complete trust fa






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






6. The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. (ex: fax machine which combines scanning/printing)






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






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






9. 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






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






11. 1) Plan before you publish! 2) Use appropriate fonts. 3) Don't go 'style-crazy.' 4) Look at the document through the reader's eyes. 5) Learn from the masters. 6) Know your limitations. 7) Remember your message/objective.






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






13. Text entry providing information of the contents of a row/column






14. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






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






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






18. Measurements of individual body characteristics - such as voiceprint or fingerprint; sometimes used in computer security






19. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






20. Video reduced to a series of numbers (0 and 1) - which can be edited - stored - and played back without loss of quality.






21. 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)






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

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23. Function which enables users to change the appearance of a document by specifying the font - point size - and style of any character in the document - as well as the overall layout of text and graphical elements in the document






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






25. 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)






26. 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






27. Loading the non-ROM part of the operating system into memory






28. 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






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






30. Anything that can be communicated






31. 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.






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






33. Feature in spreadsheet software that allows speculation by providing instant answers to hypothetical questions

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34. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






35. 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.






36. Enables you to 'paint' pixels on the screen with a pointing device.






37. Horizontal






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






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






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






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






42. Long-term repository for data (e.g. disks - tapes)






43. An agreement allowing the use of a software program on a single machine






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






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






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






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






48. Numbers which are the raw material used to perform calculations






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






50. A picture element (dot) on a computer screen or printout. Groups of pixels compose the images on the monitor and the output of a printout.