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

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2. Software that is free to try with a send-payment-to-keep honor system






3. A continuous wave






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






5. The field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive - reason and act in ways that have - until now - been reserved for human beings.






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. A stream of bits






15. 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






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






17. 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)






18. 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.






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






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






21. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






22. 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.






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

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24. The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. (ex: fax machine which combines scanning/printing)






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






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






27. 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)






28. 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 -






29. 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






30. 1) Save labor costs (work all the time - no breaks/vacations); 2) improve quality and increase production (esp. in repetitive tasks); 3) ideal for dangerous/impossible jobs for humans






31. 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






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






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






34. The relatively easy use of a single color (or sometimes two) to add interest to a desktop-publishing product.






35. 1) makes long distance meetings possible and reduces costs; 2) enables decisions to evolve over time; 3) emphasizes messages over messenger






36. 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.






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






38. The science of designing work environments that enable people and things to interact efficiently and safely






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






40. 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






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






42. Vertical






43. ~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






44. Microsoft Powerpoint






45. 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)






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






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






48. 1) must be a disciplined worker -- self-motivation! (IB student); 2) must have good time management; 3) lack of socialization with coworkers






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






50. A communications protocol that enables users to download files from remote servers to their computers - and to upload files they want to share from their computers to these archives.