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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Block of information that appears at the bottom of every page in a document - displaying repetitive information such as automatically calculated page number






2. An external device (i.e. keyboard - monitor) connected via cable to the system central processing unit (CPU)






3. 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






4. ~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






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






6. 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






7. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






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






9. A program that eliminates fragmented files by changing the assignment of clusters to files; Easier to find files/programs -> Faster computer






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






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






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






13. 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






14. A text file that includes codes that describe the format - layout - and logical structure of a hypermedia document. Most Web pages are created with this code.






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






16. 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.






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






18. 1)No common words 2)Change frequently 3)Use #s and letters 4)Keep it a secret






19. 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






20. A picture element (dot) on a computer screen or printout. Groups of pixels compose the images on the monitor and the output of a printout.






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

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22. The look and feel of the computing experience from a human point of view






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






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






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






26. 1) Mathematical calculations faster w/ more accuracy; 2) storing vast amounts of data; 3) recall information






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






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






29. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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






31. Custom-designed procedure program which automates tasks in an application program






32. 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)






33. Information in a form that can be read - used and manipulated by a computer






34. Step-by-step procedure for calculating a number






35. Function which enables users to change the appearance of a document by specifying the font - point size - and style of any character in the document - as well as the overall layout of text and graphical elements in the document






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






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






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






39. Television that processes information through a binary code rather than an analog signal.






40. A popular networking architecture developed in 1976 at Xerox with general principles which apply to all common network connections






41. A stream of bits






42. 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)






43. The use of computer displays that add virtual information to a person's sensory perceptions - supplementing rather than replacing (as in virtual reality) the world the user sees.






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






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






46. Intersection of row and column






47. Loading the non-ROM part of the operating system into memory






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






49. 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.






50. 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.







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