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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. Software that can be distributed and modified freely by users; example: Linux






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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. A pocket-sized computer used to organize appointments - tasks - notes - contacts - and other personal information; sometimes called hand-held computer or palmtop computer. Many PDAs include additional software and hardware for wireless communication.






8. 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.






9. Intersection of row and column






10. 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)






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






12. Graphics in which images are stored and manipulated as organized collections of pixels rather than as shapes and lines. Contrast with object-oriented graphics.






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






14. A type of wireless device that enables mobile phones - hand-held computers - and PCs to communicate with each other regardless of operating system.






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






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






17. 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






18. 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.






19. Reference to a cell in relation to the current cell; modifies when copied






20. Microsoft Powerpoint






21. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






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. 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






24. 'what you see is what you get' (wizzy-wig); arrangement of words on the screen representing a close approximation to the arrangement of words on the printed page






25. A program for locating information on the Web. (uses Web crawlers)






26. Using a computer to create - edit and print documents






27. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






28. User Name; A one-word name that you type to identify yourself when connecting






29. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






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






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






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






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. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






36. 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)






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






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






39. User interface that requires the user to type text commands on a command-line to communicate with the operating system






40. Created: 1) URL; 2) HTML; 3) HTTP://; 4) first 'browser'






41. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






42. The field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive - reason and act in ways that have - until now - been reserved for human beings.






43. Graphical User Interface; A user interface based on graphical displays. With a mouse - the user points to icons that represent files - folders - and disks. Documents are displayed in windows. The user selects commands from menus






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






45. 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.






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






47. Software that enables the user to manipulate photographs and other high-resolution images.






48. The address of a Web site. (unique)






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






50. A stream of bits