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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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 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






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






3. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






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






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

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7. 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






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






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






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






11. 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






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






13. Horizontal






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






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






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






17. 1) Provide expertise when experts are unavailable; 2) preserve knowledge of experts after they leave an organization; 3) combine knowledge of several experts; 4) take care of routine task so workers can do more challenging jobs






18. ~Advantages 1)Share data - increase productivity 2)Share hardware - reduce costs 3)Allow people to work together/communicate ~Disadvantages 1)Easier spread of viruses 2)Privacy issues - especially access levels not set 3)Integrity of data - when shar






19. 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.






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






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






22. Grouping of 8 bits






23. 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.






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






25. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






26. Software that enables the user to manipulate photographs and other high-resolution images.






27. Using multiple processors to divide jobs into pieces and work simultaneously on the pieces (multitasking!)






28. A specialist who interviews and observes experts - and converts their words and actions into a knowledge base.






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






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






31. A continuous wave






32. Email discussion groups on special-interest topics. All subscribers receive messages sent to the group's mailing address. (private)






33. Optical Character Recognition; Locating and identifying printed characters embedded in an image - allowing the text to be stored as an editable document. Can be performed by wand readers - pen scanners - and OCR software






34. 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






35. Software that derives logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true. ('If... then...' logic)






36. The field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive - reason and act in ways that have - until now - been reserved for human beings.






37. 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






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






39. Technology in which browsers on client computers pull information from server machines; the browser needs to initiate a request before any information is delivered.






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






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






42. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






43. 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)






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. All type - including roman - bold - and italics - of a single design (i.e. Helvetica)






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






50. Microsoft Powerpoint