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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. A type of logic that allows conclusions to be stated as probabilities rather than certainties. (Used by inference engines and knowledge bases)






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. Typeset-quality pages - ready to be photographed and printed.






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






11. A way to test machine intelligence. (Tester and subject converse - and tester attempts to perceive whether it's a human or computer)






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






13. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






14. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






15. 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.






16. In a computer simulation - the user and the computer responding to data from each other






17. 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






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






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






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






21. An interactive cross-reference system that allows textual information to be linked in nonsequential ways. A hypertext document contains links that lead quickly to other parts of the document or to related documents.






22. To copy software from an online source to a local computer






23. 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






24. 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






25. 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






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






27. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






28. A stream of bits






29. An error in programming






30. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






31. Bit depth; the number of bits devoted to each pixel.






32. Identifying recurring patterns in input data with the goal of understand or categorizing that input. (Easy for humans) (Ex: fingerprint identification - handwriting recognition - speech recognition - optional character recognition)






33. Fonts like those in the courier family that mimic typewriters; characters - no matter how narrow or wide - hold the same amount of space






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






35. All type - including roman - bold - and italics - of a single design (i.e. Helvetica)






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






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






38. A communications protocol that enables users to download files from remote servers to their computers - and to upload files they want to share from their computers to these archives.






39. Computer controlled machines designed to perform specific manual tasks ('forced labor')






40. A set of rules for the exchange of data between a terminal and a computer - or between two computers.






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






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






43. An agreement allowing the use of a software program on a single machine






44. Function which enables users to change the appearance of a document by specifying the font - point size - and style of any character in the document - as well as the overall layout of text and graphical elements in the document






45. The narrow (but deep) knowledge base of an expert system.






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






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






48. 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.






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






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







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