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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Synonym finder






2. A computer model of a real life situation used to see how a model operates under certain conditions






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






4. Ongoing public discussions on a particular subject consisting of notes written to a central Internet site and redistributed through a worldwide newsgroup called Usenet. You can check into and out of them whenever you want; all messages are posted on






5. Process of saving data - esp. for data recovery. Many systems automatically back up data and software onto disks or tapes






6. Information systems or software programs designed to replicate the decision-making process of a human expert.






7. An online meeting between 2 or more people; done in 'real time' (ex: IM [instant messaging])






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






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






10. 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






11. 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






12. 1) must be a disciplined worker -- self-motivation! (IB student); 2) must have good time management; 3) lack of socialization with coworkers






13. 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.






14. Spreadsheet document which appears on the screen as a grid or numbered rows/columns






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






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

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






18. 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






19. The online sharing of music or other computer files directly among individual computer users' hard drives - rather than through posting the files on central servers.






20. 1) Paper is easier on eyes. 2) Books can be read anywhere w/o the need of electricity/batteries. 3) Books are aesthetically more pleasing. 4) Books can be highlighted and written in.






21. Predefined set of calculations (i.e. SUM and AVERAGE)






22. The standard technique used to send information over the Internet. A message is broken into packets that travel independently from network to network toward their common destination - where they are reunited.






23. 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






24. Typeset-quality pages - ready to be photographed and printed.






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






26. Anything that can be communicated






27. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






28. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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






30. 1) Say what is meant and with care (when using the Internet/email - there is no tone of voice); 2) keep it short (otherwise people may not read it all and miss stuff); 3) don't assume you're anonymous; 4) learn the non-verbal language of the net; 5)






31. Multimedia that enables the user to take an active part in the experience.






32. Word-processing feature that divides long words situated at the ends of lines






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






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






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






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






37. Software for editing digital video - including titles - sound and special effects.






38. 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






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






40. ~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






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






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






43. Stores a picture as a collection of lines and shapes. Also stores shapes as shape formulas and text as text.






44. 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.






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






46. 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)






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






48. 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.






49. 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.






50. Custom-designed procedure program which automates tasks in an application program







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