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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






8. A way to test machine intelligence. (Tester and subject converse - and tester attempts to perceive whether it's a human or computer)






9. A standard interface that allows electronic instruments and computers to communicate with each other and work together.






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






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






12. 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






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






14. The identification of spoken words and sentences by a computer - making it possible for voice input to be converted into text files






15. 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.






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






17. The relatively easy use of a single color (or sometimes two) to add interest to a desktop-publishing product.






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






19. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






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






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






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






23. 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 -






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






25. 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)






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






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






28. 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






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






31. Text entry providing information of the contents of a row/column






32. 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.






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






34. Rectangular block of selected cells






35. Software used mainly to produce print publications. Also - the process of using desktop-publishing software to produce publications (e.g. brochures - newsletters - forms - menus - event fliers - notices)






36. 1) makes long distance meetings possible and reduces costs; 2) enables decisions to evolve over time; 3) emphasizes messages over messenger






37. Intersection of row and column






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






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






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






41. A type of wireless device that enables mobile phones - hand-held computers - and PCs to communicate with each other regardless of operating system.






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






43. User Name; A one-word name that you type to identify yourself when connecting






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






45. The standard technique used to send information over the Internet. A message is broken into packets that travel independently from network to network toward their common destination - where they are reunited.






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. Software or hardware that guards against unauthorized access to an internal network







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