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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. Using some combination of text - graphics - animation - video - music - voice and sound effects to communicate.






2. 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






3. Technology in which browsers on client computers pull information from server machines; the browser needs to initiate a request before any information is delivered.






4. An individual responsible for maintaining a multi-user computer system






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






6. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






7. The science of designing work environments that enable people and things to interact efficiently and safely






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






9. 1) Mathematical calculations faster w/ more accuracy; 2) storing vast amounts of data; 3) recall information






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






11. A continuous wave






12. Long-term repository for data (e.g. disks - tapes)






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






14. A stream of bits






15. The spacing between lines of text.






16. A 65 -000-character set for making letters - digits - and special characters fit into the computer's binary circuitry






17. 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.






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






19. Worksheets which contain labels and formulas but no data values; instant answers are produced when information is provided






20. Spreadsheet software function enabling users to change the appearance of cell contents






21. A reading tool that uses light to read universal product codes - inventory codes - and other codes created out of patterns of variable-width bars






22. Uninterruptable Power Supply; A hardware device that protects computers from data loss during power failures






23. Instructions that tell the hardware what to do to transform the input into out put






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






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






26. 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






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






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






29. Software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






30. Size and style of typeface






31. Billions of clock cycles per second - a measurement of a computer's clock speed






32. Synonym finder






33. 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






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

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






36. Protects transmitted information by scrambling the transmissions; When a user encrypts a message by applying a secret numerical code (encryption key) - the message can be read only after it's been reconstructed with a matching key






37. The ability of a software program to run on a specific computer system. Also the ability of a hardware device to function with a particular type of computer






38. The online sharing of music or other computer files directly among individual computer users' hard drives - rather than through posting the files on central servers.






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






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






41. 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)






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

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43. Horizontal






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. 1) documents can be disorienting and leave the reader wondering; 2) documents don't always have the links readers want - leaving them frustrated because they can't easily get from here to there; 3) documents may contain 'lost' links - especially on t






50. 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