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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. Allows documents of all types to be stored - viewed - or modified on any Windows or Macintosh computer - making it possible for many organizations to reduce paper flow.






2. 1) makes long distance meetings possible and reduces costs; 2) enables decisions to evolve over time; 3) emphasizes messages over messenger






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






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






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






6. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






8. Random Access Memory; Memory that stores program instructions and data temporarily






9. 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






10. 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.






11. 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.






12. ~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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Fonts which provide more room for wide as opposed to narrow characters






19. 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.






20. Alignment of text on a line: left justification (smooth left margin - ragged right margin) - right justification (smooth right - ragged left)






21. A unique string of four numbers separated by periods that serves as a unique address for a computer on the Internet. The IP address of the host computer and the sending computer is included with every packet of information that traverses the Internet






22. 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.






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






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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






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






29. ~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






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






31. 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 -






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






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






34. License for multiple copies or removing restrictions on software copying and use at a network site






35. 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.






36. A standard interface that allows electronic instruments and computers to communicate with each other and work together.






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






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






39. A stream of bits






40. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






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






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






43. Stores programs and the data they need to be instantly accessible to the CPU






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






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






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






47. Software that derives logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true. ('If... then...' logic)






48. A program designed to attack in response to a particular logical even or sequence of events. A type of software sabotage.






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. Block of information that appears at the bottom of every page in a document - displaying repetitive information such as automatically calculated page number