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






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






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






4. Device for accepting input (e.g. a keyboard)






5. Synonym finder






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






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






8. 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






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






10. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






11. Wide Area Network ; A network that extends over a long distance. Each network site is a node on the network






12. 1) documents can be disorienting and leave the reader wondering; 2) documents don't always have the links readers want - leaving them frustrated because they can't easily get from here to there; 3) documents may contain 'lost' links - especially on t






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






14. A reading tool that uses light to read universal product codes - inventory codes - and other codes created out of patterns of variable-width bars






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






16. 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






17. To copy software from an online source to a local computer






18. A stream of bits






19. 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






20. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






30. Block that appears at the top of every page in a document displaying repetitive information such as chapter title






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






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






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






34. License for multiple copies or removing restrictions on software copying and use at a network site






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






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






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






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






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






40. 1) Plan before you publish! 2) Use appropriate fonts. 3) Don't go 'style-crazy.' 4) Look at the document through the reader's eyes. 5) Learn from the masters. 6) Know your limitations. 7) Remember your message/objective.






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






42. (Modeling) The use of computers to create abstract models of objects - organisms - organizations and processes






43. 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.






44. 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.






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






46. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






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






48. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






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