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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Artificial intelligence techniques that make it possible for machine performance to improve based on feedback from past performance. (Used in games like chess/checkers; based on prior actions)






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

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3. Protocols developed as an experiment in internetworking - now the language of the Internet - allowing cross-network communication for almost every type of computer and network.






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






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






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






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






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






10. Horizontal






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






12. (Modeling) The use of computers to create abstract models of objects - organisms - organizations and processes






13. Size and style of typeface






14. Read-Only Memory; Memory that include permanent information only. The computer can only read information from in; it can never write any new information on it






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






16. The process of simulation motion with a series of still pictures.






17. 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)






18. Binary digit; The smallest unit of information. A bit can have two values: 0 or 1






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






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






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






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






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






24. Technology that creates the illusion that the user is immersed in a world that exists only inside the computer; this environment contains both scenes and the controls to change those scenes.






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






26. Television that processes information through a binary code rather than an analog signal.






27. 1)No common words 2)Change frequently 3)Use #s and letters 4)Keep it a secret






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






29. The spacing between lines of text.






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






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






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






33. Software programs that can ask questions - respond to commands - pay attention to users' work patters - serve as a guide and a coach - take on owner's goals - and use reasoning to fabricate their own goals.






34. A program that eliminates fragmented files by changing the assignment of clusters to files; Easier to find files/programs -> Faster computer






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






36. A self-contained intra-organizational network that is designed using the same technology as the Internet. (within organization)






37. Language that people speak/write everyday.






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






39. A handheld device that displays digital representations of the contents of books.






40. Vertical






41. ~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






42. 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)






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






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






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






46. The density of pixels - measured by the number of dots per inch.






47. 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.






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






49. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






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







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