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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. (Modeling) The use of computers to create abstract models of objects - organisms - organizations and processes






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






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






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






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






6. 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 -






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






8. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






9. Stores a picture as a collection of lines and shapes. Also stores shapes as shape formulas and text as text.






10. 1) creative; 2) parallel processing (multitasking); 3) image analysis; 4) common sense knowledge; 5) see relationships between concepts; 6) knowledge base is vast - not narrow; 7) translation of languages (idioms); 8) expression/interpretation of emo






11. Automates the creation of visual aids for lectures - training sessions and other presentations. Can include everything from spreadsheet charting programs to animation-editing software - but most commonly used for creating and displaying a series of o






12. 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






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






14. A program for locating information on the Web. (uses Web crawlers)






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






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






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






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






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






20. Using multiple processors to divide jobs into pieces and work simultaneously on the pieces (multitasking!)






21. 1) data stays consistent over distances; 2) more data can be transmitted; 3) can communicate with other devices






22. Component of word-processing software that analyzes each word in context - checking for content errors - common grammatical errors - and stylistic problems






23. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






25. 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.






26. Allows documents of all types to be stored - viewed - or modified on any Windows or Macintosh computer - making it possible for many organizations to reduce paper flow.






27. Free software that is not copyrighted - offered through World Wide Websites - electronic bulletin boards - user groups - and other sources






28. A text file that includes codes that describe the format - layout - and logical structure of a hypermedia document. Most Web pages are created with this code.






29. Device for sending information from the computer (e.g. monitor or printer)






30. License for multiple copies or removing restrictions on software copying and use at a network site






31. A self-contained intra-organizational network that is designed using the same technology as the Internet. (within organization)






32. 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.






33. Grouping of 8 bits






34. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






35. 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.






36. Software that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk - and uses each infected program or disk to copy itself. A form of software sabotage.






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






38. A method of compression that can squeeze a music file to a fraction of its original CD sized with only slight loss of quality.






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






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






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






42. Microsoft Powerpoint






43. The field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive - reason and act in ways that have - until now - been reserved for human beings.






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






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






46. 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






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






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






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






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