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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. 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.






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






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






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






5. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






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






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






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






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






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






11. Documentation file that appears onscreen at the user's request






12. 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.






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






14. Email discussion groups on special-interest topics. All subscribers receive messages sent to the group's mailing address. (private)






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






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






17. 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






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






19. 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.






20. Measure of character size (one point equals 1/72 inch)






21. 'what you see is what you get' (wizzy-wig); arrangement of words on the screen representing a close approximation to the arrangement of words on the printed page






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






23. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






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






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

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






27. A word - phrase - or picture that acts as a button - enabling the user to explore the Web or a multimedia document with mouse clicks.






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






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






30. Size and style of typeface






31. 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.






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






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






34. Intersection of row and column






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






36. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






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






39. 1) must be a disciplined worker -- self-motivation! (IB student); 2) must have good time management; 3) lack of socialization with coworkers






40. 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.






41. 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






42. Vertical






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






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






45. Software that enables the user to manipulate photographs and other high-resolution images.






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






47. 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






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






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






50. 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