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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. The field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive - reason and act in ways that have - until now - been reserved for human beings.






2. Software packages which include several applications designed to work well together; such as Microsoft Office






3. An error in programming






4. 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






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






6. 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.






7. Protects transmitted information by scrambling the transmissions; When a user encrypts a message by applying a secret numerical code (encryption key) - the message can be read only after it's been reconstructed with a matching key






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






9. 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.






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






11. A set of rules for the exchange of data between a terminal and a computer - or between two computers.






12. 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






13. Software that serves as tools for doing system maintenance and some repairs that are not automatically handled by the operating system;






14. 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






15. The identification of spoken words and sentences by a computer - making it possible for voice input to be converted into text files






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






17. Anything that can be communicated






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






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






20. The look and feel of the computing experience from a human point of view






21. Programs that use computer hosts to reproduce themselves. Worm programs travel independently over computer networks - seeking out uninfected workstations to occupy. A form of software sabotage






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






23. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






25. A reading tool that uses light to read universal product codes - inventory codes - and other codes created out of patterns of variable-width bars






26. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






27. Copy files between storage devices; Repair damaged data files; Guard against viruses; Compress files to take up less disk space; example: defragmenting






28. Horizontal






29. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






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






31. Step-by-step procedure for calculating a number






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






33. In desktop publishing - the articles - chapters - drawings - maps - charts - and photographs that are to appear in the publication. Usually produces with standard word processors and graphics programs.






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






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






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






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






38. Text-editing feature of a word-processing program which automatically moves any words that won't fit on the current line to the next line - along with the cursor






39. 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






40. The spacing between lines of text.






41. 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)






42. Microsoft Powerpoint






43. Technology in which information is delivered automatically to a client computer. The user subscribes to a service - and the server delivers that information periodically and unobtrusively. Contrast with pull technology.






44. Worksheets which contain labels and formulas but no data values; instant answers are produced when information is provided






45. Wide Area Network ; A network that extends over a long distance. Each network site is a node on the network






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

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






48. Software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






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






50. A word - phrase - or picture that acts as a button - enabling the user to explore the Web or a multimedia document with mouse clicks.







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