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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. 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






2. 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.






3. 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.






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






5. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music and other media in a hyperlinked document.






6. 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.






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






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






9. Part of the computer which processes information - performs arithmetic calculations - and makes basic decisions based on information values






10. A continuous wave






11. An error in programming






12. An undocumented way of gaining access to a program - online service - or entire computer system - written by a programmer who created the code; Can be a security hazard because it is vulnerable to hackers






13. The process of identifying objects and shapes in a photograph - drawing - video or other visual image. (Effortless for humans - difficult for computers)






14. Grouping of 8 bits






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






16. 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






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






18. '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






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






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






21. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






22. Read-Only Memory; Memory that include permanent information only. The computer can only read information from in; it can never write any new information on it






23. 1) outline your ideas; 2) remember your audience; 3) use large fonts; 4) be 'stingy' with words (bullets - summarize); 5) use a consistent design; 6) be smart with art (use appropriate graphics)






24. 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)






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






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






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






28. A computer especially designed to provide software and other resources to other computers over a network






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






30. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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






35. Documentation and help available through a software company's Web site






36. Language that people speak/write everyday.






37. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






38. Software which must be purchased through commercial channels and is copyrighted; Cannot be legally duplicated for others






39. Artificial intelligence techniques that make it possible for machine performance to improve based on feedback from past performance. (Used in games like chess/checkers; based on prior actions)






40. Fonts which provide more room for wide as opposed to narrow characters






41. 1) Poor at planning strategies (less creativity than humans) and can't make decisions (after diagnosis - can't say how to treat patient); 2) powerless outside narrow (but deep) domain of knowledge






42. Network created in 1969 from a government grant during the Cold War that is the foundation of today's Internet. ('Advanced Research Project Agency NETwork')






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






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






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






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






47. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






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






49. 1) Robot must not injure a human or - by inaction - allow a human to come to harm; 2) must obey orders given by humans (except where the order conflicts w/ first law); 3) must protect its own existence (w/o conflicting w/ first & second law)






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







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