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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. A software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






2. 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






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






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






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






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






7. 1) Paper is easier on eyes. 2) Books can be read anywhere w/o the need of electricity/batteries. 3) Books are aesthetically more pleasing. 4) Books can be highlighted and written in.






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






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






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






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






12. Face-to-face communication over long distances using video and computer technology.






13. 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






14. 1) Save labor costs (work all the time - no breaks/vacations); 2) improve quality and increase production (esp. in repetitive tasks); 3) ideal for dangerous/impossible jobs for humans






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






16. 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 -






17. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






18. 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.






19. Intuitive: 1)throw away 2)trash bin; open file ~ folders 3)Consistent: integrated software 4)Forgiving: undo - cancel 5)Protective: double-click on closing 6)Flexible: copy/paste - shortcuts 7)Speech Recognition Software






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






21. A special type of communications software designed to access and display information at Internet Web sites.






22. An interactive cross-reference system that allows textual information to be linked in nonsequential ways. A hypertext document contains links that lead quickly to other parts of the document or to related documents.






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






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






25. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






27. Optical Mark Reader; A reading device that uses reflected light to determine the location of pencil marks on standardized test answer sheets and similar forms






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






29. 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.






30. Predefined set of calculations (i.e. SUM and AVERAGE)






31. Word-processing feature that divides long words situated at the ends of lines






32. Worksheets which contain labels and formulas but no data values; instant answers are produced when information is provided






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






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






35. The density of pixels - measured by the number of dots per inch.






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






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






38. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






39. Uninterruptable Power Supply; A hardware device that protects computers from data loss during power failures






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






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






42. Binary digit; The smallest unit of information. A bit can have two values: 0 or 1






43. Spreadsheet document which appears on the screen as a grid or numbered rows/columns






44. 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.






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






46. 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






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






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






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






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






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