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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 look and feel of the computing experience from a human point of view






2. Wide Area Network ; A network that extends over a long distance. Each network site is a node on the network






3. A handheld device that displays digital representations of the contents of books.






4. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






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






7. 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






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






9. 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






10. The standard technique used to send information over the Internet. A message is broken into packets that travel independently from network to network toward their common destination - where they are reunited.






11. A standard interface that allows electronic instruments and computers to communicate with each other and work together.






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






20. 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






21. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






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






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






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






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






26. 1) Amount of network traffic; 2) size/type of file being transferred; 3) type/quality of network connection






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






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






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






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






31. 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






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






33. Software that is free to try with a send-payment-to-keep honor system






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. A program that performs useful tasks while at the same time carrying out a secret destructive act. A form of software sabotage/






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






41. 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.






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






43. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






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






45. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






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






48. A pocket-sized computer used to organize appointments - tasks - notes - contacts - and other personal information; sometimes called hand-held computer or palmtop computer. Many PDAs include additional software and hardware for wireless communication.






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






50. '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