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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. The use of computer displays that add virtual information to a person's sensory perceptions - supplementing rather than replacing (as in virtual reality) the world the user sees.






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






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






4. 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.






5. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






6. '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






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






8. 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)






9. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






10. 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






11. Small files deposited on a user's hard disk by Web sites - enabling sites to remember what they know about their visitors between sessions.






12. 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.






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






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






15. Numbers which are the raw material used to perform calculations






16. Typeface fonts in which the characters are embellished with fine lines (serifs) at the ends of the main strokes






17. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






18. Text-editing feature of a word-processing program which automatically moves any words that won't fit on the current line to the next line - along with the cursor






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






20. 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 -






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






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






23. Reference to a specific cell address; doesn't change when copied






24. Language that people speak/write everyday.






25. Optical Character Recognition; Locating and identifying printed characters embedded in an image - allowing the text to be stored as an editable document. Can be performed by wand readers - pen scanners - and OCR software






26. 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.






27. Most common security tools used to restrict access to computer systems.






28. Vertical






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






30. Software that can be distributed and modified freely by users; example: Linux






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






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






33. Microsoft Powerpoint






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






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






36. Intersection of row and column






37. 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.






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






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






40. 1) vulnerable to network glitches and machine failures; 2) vulnerable to security breech; 3) filters out human component of communication (ex: eye contact; voice)






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






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






43. 1) Paper is easier on eyes. 2) Books can be read anywhere w/o the need of electricity/batteries. 3) Books are aesthetically more pleasing. 4) Books can be highlighted and written in.






44. Part of the Internet - a collection of multimedia documents created by organizations and users worldwide. Documents are linked in a hypertext Web site that allows users to explore them with simpler mouse clicks.






45. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






46. 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






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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)