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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. 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






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






3. A program designed to attack in response to a particular logical even or sequence of events. A type of software sabotage.






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






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






11. 1) Plan before you publish! 2) Use appropriate fonts. 3) Don't go 'style-crazy.' 4) Look at the document through the reader's eyes. 5) Learn from the masters. 6) Know your limitations. 7) Remember your message/objective.






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. A self-contained intra-organizational network that is designed using the same technology as the Internet. (within organization)






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






20. Spreadsheet document which appears on the screen as a grid or numbered rows/columns






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






22. 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)






23. 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






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






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






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






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






28. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






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






31. 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)






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






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






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






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






36. Software that serves as tools for doing system maintenance and some repairs that are not automatically handled by the operating system;






37. A software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






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






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






40. Intersection of row and column






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






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






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






44. ~Advantages 1)Safety: easy to simulate without actual risk 2)Economy: Build/simulate/destroy without waste 3)Projection 4)Visualization 5)Replication: Redo/rerun/alter easily ~Disadvantages 1)Reliability 2)Depends on original info 3)Complete trust fa






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






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






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






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






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






50. The address of a Web site. (unique)