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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. 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






2. A class of Internet addresses indicated by a suffix such as: .com - .gov - .net






3. 1) Say what is meant and with care (when using the Internet/email - there is no tone of voice); 2) keep it short (otherwise people may not read it all and miss stuff); 3) don't assume you're anonymous; 4) learn the non-verbal language of the net; 5)






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






5. 1) Robot must not injure a human or - by inaction - allow a human to come to harm; 2) must obey orders given by humans (except where the order conflicts w/ first law); 3) must protect its own existence (w/o conflicting w/ first & second law)






6. 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






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






8. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






9. The relatively easy use of a single color (or sometimes two) to add interest to a desktop-publishing product.






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

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






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






13. The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. (ex: fax machine which combines scanning/printing)






14. 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






15. A special type of communications software designed to access and display information at Internet Web sites.






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






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






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






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






20. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






21. 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.






22. Language that people speak/write everyday.






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






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






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






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






27. Grouping of 8 bits






28. 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.






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






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






31. A database that contains both facts - and a system of rules for determining and changing the relationship among those facts.






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






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






34. The use of computers to draw products or process designs on the screen.






35. A continuous wave






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






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






38. The quantity of information that can be transmitted through a communication medium in a given amount of time. (more bandwidth = faster transmission)






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






40. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






41. Network created in 1969 from a government grant during the Cold War that is the foundation of today's Internet. ('Advanced Research Project Agency NETwork')






42. ~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






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






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

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45. To post software= or documents to an online source for availability to others






46. 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.






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






48. Face-to-face communication over long distances using video and computer technology.






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






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