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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. Numbers which are the raw material used to perform calculations






2. 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






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






4. 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.






5. Software that is free to try with a send-payment-to-keep honor system






6. 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






7. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






8. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music and other media in a hyperlinked document.






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






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






11. 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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. Intersection of row and column






19. 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)






20. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






21. A method of compression that can squeeze a music file to a fraction of its original CD sized with only slight loss of quality.






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






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






24. The spacing between lines of text.






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






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






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






28. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






29. Spreadsheet software function enabling users to change the appearance of cell contents






30. Professionally designed - empty documents that can be adapted to specific user needs. In spreadsheet software - worksheets that contain labels and formulas but no data values. The template produces instant answers when you fill in the blanks.






31. 1) Poor at planning strategies (less creativity than humans) and can't make decisions (after diagnosis - can't say how to treat patient); 2) powerless outside narrow (but deep) domain of knowledge






32. 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.






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






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






35. 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 -






36. Software robots that systematically explore the Web - retrieve information about pages - and index the retrieved information in a database. (used by search engines)






37. Software that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk - and uses each infected program or disk to copy itself. A form of software sabotage.






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. A computer especially designed to provide software and other resources to other computers over a network






42. 1) Amount of network traffic; 2) size/type of file being transferred; 3) type/quality of network connection






43. Local Area Network; Multiple personal computers connected on a network






44. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






45. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






46. Rectangular block of selected cells






47. 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






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






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






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