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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. 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.






2. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






3. 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






4. 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.






5. Programs that use computer hosts to reproduce themselves. Worm programs travel independently over computer networks - seeking out uninfected workstations to occupy. A form of software sabotage






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






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






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






9. Graphics in which images are stored and manipulated as organized collections of pixels rather than as shapes and lines. Contrast with object-oriented graphics.






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






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






12. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






14. 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






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






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






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






18. An error in programming






19. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music and other media in a hyperlinked document.






20. Microsoft Powerpoint






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






22. Local Area Network; Multiple personal computers connected on a network






23. In a computer simulation - the user and the computer responding to data from each other






24. A defense department system with 24 satellites that can pinpoint any location on the Earth.






25. Identifying recurring patterns in input data with the goal of understand or categorizing that input. (Easy for humans) (Ex: fingerprint identification - handwriting recognition - speech recognition - optional character recognition)






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






27. 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)






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

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






30. Protocols developed as an experiment in internetworking - now the language of the Internet - allowing cross-network communication for almost every type of computer and network.






31. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






32. 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






33. Language that people speak/write everyday.






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






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






36. 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.






37. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






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






39. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






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






41. 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






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






43. Software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






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






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






46. The online sharing of music or other computer files directly among individual computer users' hard drives - rather than through posting the files on central servers.






47. An agreement allowing the use of a software program on a single machine






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






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






50. (Modeling) The use of computers to create abstract models of objects - organisms - organizations and processes