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






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






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






4. 1) creative; 2) parallel processing (multitasking); 3) image analysis; 4) common sense knowledge; 5) see relationships between concepts; 6) knowledge base is vast - not narrow; 7) translation of languages (idioms); 8) expression/interpretation of emo






5. Built-in component of a word processor or a separate program that compares words in a documents with words in a disk-based dictionary - and flags words not found in the dictionary; may operate in batch mode - checking all the words at once - or inter






6. A computer especially designed to provide software and other resources to other computers over a network






7. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






8. Language that people speak/write everyday.






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






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






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






12. 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






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

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14. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






15. 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






16. 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.






17. An error in programming






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






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






20. A continuous wave






21. Copy files between storage devices; Repair damaged data files; Guard against viruses; Compress files to take up less disk space; example: defragmenting






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






23. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






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






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






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






27. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






28. 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.






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






30. 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)






31. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






40. 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.






41. 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.






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






43. Professionally designed - empty documents that can be adapted to specific user needs. In spreadsheet software - worksheets that contain labels and formulas but no data values. The template produces instant answers when you fill in the blanks.






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






45. Synonym finder






46. Feature in spreadsheet software that allows speculation by providing instant answers to hypothetical questions

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






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






49. Intersection of row and column






50. Text-editing feature of a word-processing program which automatically moves any words that won't fit on the current line to the next line - along with the cursor