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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. 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






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






3. Fonts like those in the courier family that mimic typewriters; characters - no matter how narrow or wide - hold the same amount of space






4. A type of logic that allows conclusions to be stated as probabilities rather than certainties. (Used by inference engines and knowledge bases)






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






6. Created: 1) URL; 2) HTML; 3) HTTP://; 4) first 'browser'






7. 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)






8. A 65 -000-character set for making letters - digits - and special characters fit into the computer's binary circuitry






9. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






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






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






12. Block of information that appears at the bottom of every page in a document - displaying repetitive information such as automatically calculated page number






13. 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.






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






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






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






17. 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)






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






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






20. American Standard Code for Information Interchange; A code that represents characters as 8-bit codes. Allows the binary computer to work with letters - digits and special characters






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






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






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






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






25. Software packages which include several applications designed to work well together; such as Microsoft Office






26. Synonym finder






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






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






29. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






30. Communicates with peripherals; Coordinates the concurrent processing of tasks; Manages memory; Keeps track of location of all programs/files of hard drive






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






32. 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.






33. (autocorrect) word-processing feature that places footnotes where they belong on the page






34. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






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






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






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






38. 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






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






40. 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






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






42. 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






43. 1) ability to create models with physical characteristics (weight and volume); 2) model can be rotated; 3) can evaluate structural performance by applying an imaginary force; 4) designs can be easily altered and edited






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


45. Stores programs and the data they need to be instantly accessible to the CPU






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






47. 1) Say what is meant and with care (when using the Internet/email - there is no tone of voice); 2) keep it short (otherwise people may not read it all and miss stuff); 3) don't assume you're anonymous; 4) learn the non-verbal language of the net; 5)






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






49. 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






50. 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