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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. 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.






2. '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






3. Anything that can be communicated






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






5. Block that appears at the top of every page in a document displaying repetitive information such as chapter title






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






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






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






9. 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.






10. 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.






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






12. The use of computers to draw products or process designs on the screen.






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






14. 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






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. Grouping of 8 bits






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






18. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






19. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






20. 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






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


22. Multimedia that enables the user to take an active part in the experience.






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






24. 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.






25. Measure of character size (one point equals 1/72 inch)






26. Alignment of text on a line: left justification (smooth left margin - ragged right margin) - right justification (smooth right - ragged left)






27. Synonym finder






28. A program that eliminates fragmented files by changing the assignment of clusters to files; Easier to find files/programs -> Faster computer






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






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






31. The spacing between lines of text.






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






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






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






35. Size and style of typeface






36. 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






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






38. 1) Saves printing costs after initial software purchase. 2) Saves time traveling back to commercial printer b/c you can use a personal printer. 3) Reduces # of publication errors. 4) Allows more people to publish.






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






40. A communications protocol that enables users to download files from remote servers to their computers - and to upload files they want to share from their computers to these archives.






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






42. Function which enables users to change the appearance of a document by specifying the font - point size - and style of any character in the document - as well as the overall layout of text and graphical elements in the document






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






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






45. 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






46. 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.






47. A class of Internet addresses indicated by a suffix such as: .com - .gov - .net






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






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






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