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






2. 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.






3. 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






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






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






6. (autocorrect) word-processing feature that places footnotes where they belong on the page






7. A continuous wave






8. 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.






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






10. Video clip in which one image metamorphoses into another.






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






12. A type of logic that allows conclusions to be stated as probabilities rather than certainties. (Used by inference engines and knowledge bases)






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






14. A defense department system with 24 satellites that can pinpoint any location on the Earth.






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






21. Language that people speak/write everyday.






22. 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.






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

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24. Small files deposited on a user's hard disk by Web sites - enabling sites to remember what they know about their visitors between sessions.






25. 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






26. Vertical






27. 1) data stays consistent over distances; 2) more data can be transmitted; 3) can communicate with other devices






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






29. Component of word-processing software that analyzes each word in context - checking for content errors - common grammatical errors - and stylistic problems






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






31. 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






32. A popular networking architecture developed in 1976 at Xerox with general principles which apply to all common network connections






33. 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)






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






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






36. ~Advantages 1)Share data - increase productivity 2)Share hardware - reduce costs 3)Allow people to work together/communicate ~Disadvantages 1)Easier spread of viruses 2)Privacy issues - especially access levels not set 3)Integrity of data - when shar






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






38. 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.






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






40. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






41. An individual responsible for maintaining a multi-user computer system






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






48. Documentation and help available through a software company's Web site






49. Automates the creation of visual aids for lectures - training sessions and other presentations. Can include everything from spreadsheet charting programs to animation-editing software - but most commonly used for creating and displaying a series of o






50. Provides direct instruction in a clearly specified skill of subject