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

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2. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






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






4. 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






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






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






7. 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')






8. 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






9. Rectangular block of selected cells






10. The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. (ex: fax machine which combines scanning/printing)






11. Horizontal






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






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






14. Software that can be distributed and modified freely by users; example: Linux






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






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






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






18. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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






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






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






22. 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 -






23. Typeset-quality pages - ready to be photographed and printed.






24. Graphical User Interface; A user interface based on graphical displays. With a mouse - the user points to icons that represent files - folders - and disks. Documents are displayed in windows. The user selects commands from menus






25. ~Advantages 1)Safety: easy to simulate without actual risk 2)Economy: Build/simulate/destroy without waste 3)Projection 4)Visualization 5)Replication: Redo/rerun/alter easily ~Disadvantages 1)Reliability 2)Depends on original info 3)Complete trust fa






26. An error in programming






27. Software programs that can ask questions - respond to commands - pay attention to users' work patters - serve as a guide and a coach - take on owner's goals - and use reasoning to fabricate their own goals.






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






29. 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)






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






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






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






33. Software for editing digital video - including titles - sound and special effects.






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

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






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






37. 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.






38. 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






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






41. 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






42. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






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






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






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






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






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






48. A picture element (dot) on a computer screen or printout. Groups of pixels compose the images on the monitor and the output of a printout.






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






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