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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. Loading the non-ROM part of the operating system into memory






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






3. 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






4. Video clip in which one image metamorphoses into another.






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






11. Measurements of individual body characteristics - such as voiceprint or fingerprint; sometimes used in computer security






12. 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)






13. 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






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






15. In desktop publishing - the pages that control the general layout of the document (such as the page borders - numbers - or header).






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






17. Created: 1) URL; 2) HTML; 3) HTTP://; 4) first 'browser'






18. In desktop publishing - software used to combine various source documents into coherent - visually appealing publication (e.g. Adobe InDesign).






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






20. A popular networking architecture developed in 1976 at Xerox with general principles which apply to all common network connections






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






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






23. Size and style of typeface






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. 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






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






32. Language that people speak/write everyday.






33. A system of programs that performs a variety of technical operations - providing an additional layer of insulation between the user and the bits-and-bytes world of computer hardware






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






35. Built-in component of a word processor or a separate program that compares words in a documents with words in a disk-based dictionary - and flags words not found in the dictionary; may operate in batch mode - checking all the words at once - or inter






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






37. The storage of pictures as collections of lines - shapes and other objects.






38. Step-by-step procedure for calculating a number






39. 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






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






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






42. Grouping of 8 bits






43. Software used as an introductory - teaching or transitional tool for user tasks






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






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






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






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






48. Microsoft Powerpoint






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






50. Device for accepting input (e.g. a keyboard)