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






3. 1) Saves printing costs after initial software purchase. 2) Saves time traveling back to commercial printer b/c you can use a personal printer. 3) Reduces # of publication errors. 4) Allows more people to publish.






4. Software used as an introductory - teaching or transitional tool for user tasks






5. Reference to a cell in relation to the current cell; modifies when copied






6. 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 -






7. 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






8. Documentation file that appears onscreen at the user's request






9. Billions of clock cycles per second - a measurement of a computer's clock speed






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






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






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






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






14. 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)






15. ~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






16. 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)






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






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






19. Using some combination of text - graphics - animation - video - music - voice and sound effects to communicate.






20. Random Access Memory; Memory that stores program instructions and data temporarily






21. A database that contains both facts - and a system of rules for determining and changing the relationship among those facts.






22. Bit depth; the number of bits devoted to each pixel.






23. The spacing between lines of text.






24. Horizontal






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






26. Synonym finder






27. Grouping of 8 bits






28. Video clip in which one image metamorphoses into another.






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






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






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






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






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






34. The narrow (but deep) knowledge base of an expert system.






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






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






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






38. 1) Amount of network traffic; 2) size/type of file being transferred; 3) type/quality of network connection






39. 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






40. Microsoft Powerpoint






41. 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






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






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






44. Working from home by modem - as do many programmers - accountants - and other information workers.






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






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






47. A system of programs that performs a variety of technical operations - providing an additional layer of insulation between the user and the bits-and-bytes world of computer hardware






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






49. Language that people speak/write everyday.






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