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






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






3. 'what you see is what you get' (wizzy-wig); arrangement of words on the screen representing a close approximation to the arrangement of words on the printed page






4. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






5. ~Advantages 1)Share data - increase productivity 2)Share hardware - reduce costs 3)Allow people to work together/communicate ~Disadvantages 1)Easier spread of viruses 2)Privacy issues - especially access levels not set 3)Integrity of data - when shar






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






7. Software programs that can ask questions - respond to commands - pay attention to users' work patters - serve as a guide and a coach - take on owner's goals - and use reasoning to fabricate their own goals.






8. 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)






9. 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






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






11. Automates the creation of visual aids for lectures - training sessions and other presentations. Can include everything from spreadsheet charting programs to animation-editing software - but most commonly used for creating and displaying a series of o






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






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






14. A class of Internet addresses indicated by a suffix such as: .com - .gov - .net






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






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

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






18. In desktop publishing - the articles - chapters - drawings - maps - charts - and photographs that are to appear in the publication. Usually produces with standard word processors and graphics programs.






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






20. 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.






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






22. Process of saving data - esp. for data recovery. Many systems automatically back up data and software onto disks or tapes






23. Information systems or software programs designed to replicate the decision-making process of a human expert.






24. 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)






25. Predefined set of calculations (i.e. SUM and AVERAGE)






26. A program for locating information on the Web. (uses Web crawlers)






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

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28. 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)






29. In desktop publishing - the pages that control the general layout of the document (such as the page borders - numbers - or header).






30. 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.






31. 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






32. Measurements of individual body characteristics - such as voiceprint or fingerprint; sometimes used in computer security






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






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






35. Software that facilitates the arrangement of information into hierarchies or levels of ideas






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






37. An undocumented way of gaining access to a program - online service - or entire computer system - written by a programmer who created the code; Can be a security hazard because it is vulnerable to hackers






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






39. Technology in which information is delivered automatically to a client computer. The user subscribes to a service - and the server delivers that information periodically and unobtrusively. Contrast with pull technology.






40. Instructions that tell the hardware what to do to transform the input into out put






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






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






43. 1) data stays consistent over distances; 2) more data can be transmitted; 3) can communicate with other devices






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






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






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






47. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






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






50. A stream of bits