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IT Literacy
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A unique string of four numbers separated by periods that serves as a unique address for a computer on the Internet. The IP address of the host computer and the sending computer is included with every packet of information that traverses the Internet
IP address
TCP/IP (transmission control protocol / Internet protocol)
Motion Picture Audio Layer (MP3)
Server
2. Stores programs and the data they need to be instantly accessible to the CPU
Mailing list
Memory
Encryption
grammar and style checker
3. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes
TB
Packet-switching
Logic Bomb
System Administrator
4. The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. (ex: fax machine which combines scanning/printing)
MB
Convergence
Disadvantages of hypertext (4)
Operating System Advantages
5. To copy software from an online source to a local computer
Rules of Netiquette (6)
proportionally spaced fonts
word processing
Download
6. Small text file that comes with many software packages - and contains information not included in the official documentation
Warning
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/var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php
on line
183
7. Intuitive: 1)throw away 2)trash bin; open file ~ folders 3)Consistent: integrated software 4)Forgiving: undo - cancel 5)Protective: double-click on closing 6)Flexible: copy/paste - shortcuts 7)Speech Recognition Software
GUI Advantages
GUI
Presentation-Graphics Software
Parallel processing
8. 1) must be a disciplined worker -- self-motivation! (IB student); 2) must have good time management; 3) lack of socialization with coworkers
Disadvantages of telecommuting (3)
Factors that affect bandwidth (3)
Morph
function
9. The use of computers to draw products or process designs on the screen.
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Hypertext
Image Processing Software
Knowledge engineer
10. A computer model of a real life situation used to see how a model operates under certain conditions
Speech recognition
Simulation
Online help
Wizard
11. 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
Bit
Full-Color
ISP (Internet service provider)
Encryption
12. Predefined set of calculations (i.e. SUM and AVERAGE)
Painting Software
function
Booting
Arpanet
13. Horizontal
row
Advantages of Expert Systems (4)
Disadvantages of ebooks
TB
14. Face-to-face communication over long distances using video and computer technology.
Video teleconference
Upload
Telecommuting
Simulation
15. A special type of communications software designed to access and display information at Internet Web sites.
word processing
IP address
Morph
Browser
16. Fonts which provide more room for wide as opposed to narrow characters
template
proportionally spaced fonts
Backdoor
Networks: + / ?
17. 1) Provide expertise when experts are unavailable; 2) preserve knowledge of experts after they leave an organization; 3) combine knowledge of several experts; 4) take care of routine task so workers can do more challenging jobs
monospaced fonts
Robot
Advantages of Expert Systems (4)
column
18. ~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
GUI Advantages
LAN
Networks: + / ?
Biometrics
19. 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.
grammar and style checker
value
Login Name
Personal digital assistant (PDA)
20. A type of wireless device that enables mobile phones - hand-held computers - and PCs to communicate with each other regardless of operating system.
Bluetooth
relative reference
Speech recognition
Bug
21. Unauthorized access and/or vandalism of computer systems; short for criminal hacking
WYSIWYG
Cracking
An example of presentation-graphics software
Advantages of telecommuting (5)
22. Grouping of 8 bits
Byte
Factors that control image quality (2)
Personal digital assistant (PDA)
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
23. 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.
Parallel processing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Natural language
Agent
24. Component of word-processing software that analyzes each word in context - checking for content errors - common grammatical errors - and stylistic problems
'Read-me' file
column
grammar and style checker
Laws of Robots (3) (Asimov)
25. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information
Knowledge base
KB
Gigahertz
Fuzzy logic
26. Software that enables the user to manipulate photographs and other high-resolution images.
Expert system
Image Processing Software
Commercial Software
Ethernet
27. Using multiple processors to divide jobs into pieces and work simultaneously on the pieces (multitasking!)
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Parallel processing
point size
Responsibilities of System Admin
28. A specialist who interviews and observes experts - and converts their words and actions into a knowledge base.
Knowledge engineer
Defragmenting
Multimedia
User Interface
29. The relatively easy use of a single color (or sometimes two) to add interest to a desktop-publishing product.
font
Spot Color
RAM
Pattern recognition
30. 1) vulnerable to network glitches and machine failures; 2) vulnerable to security breech; 3) filters out human component of communication (ex: eye contact; voice)
Bit
Parallel processing
Disadvantages of teleconferencing (4)
Presentation-Graphics Software
31. A continuous wave
Tutorial software
Analog Signal
typeface
OMR
32. Email discussion groups on special-interest topics. All subscribers receive messages sent to the group's mailing address. (private)
word processing
GUI
Mailing list
Factors that control image quality (2)
33. Optical Character Recognition; Locating and identifying printed characters embedded in an image - allowing the text to be stored as an editable document. Can be performed by wand readers - pen scanners - and OCR software
Machine learning
Ergonomics
Output Devices
OCR
34. 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
Teleconference
Advantages of Robots (3)
GUI Advantages
Unicode
35. Software that derives logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true. ('If... then...' logic)
Server
GUI
Source Document
Inference engine
36. The field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive - reason and act in ways that have - until now - been reserved for human beings.
Bluetooth
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
range
Operating System
37. 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
GUI
Convergence
Advantages of DTP
Augmented Reality
38. The storage of pictures as collections of lines - shapes and other objects.
Intranet
Vector Graphics
Download
Password
39. Technology in which browsers on client computers pull information from server machines; the browser needs to initiate a request before any information is delivered.
TB
Inference engine
Pull technology
Spot Color
40. Communicates with peripherals; Coordinates the concurrent processing of tasks; Manages memory; Keeps track of location of all programs/files of hard drive
Operating System Advantages
Ethernet
point size
Telecommuting
41. 1) data stays consistent over distances; 2) more data can be transmitted; 3) can communicate with other devices
Advantages of digital television (3)
GB
cell
Morph
42. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes
Analog Signal
LAN
MB
Image Processing Software
43. 1) Robot must not injure a human or - by inaction - allow a human to come to harm; 2) must obey orders given by humans (except where the order conflicts w/ first law); 3) must protect its own existence (w/o conflicting w/ first & second law)
Hypermedia
Laws of Robots (3) (Asimov)
Peripheral
Advantages of DTP
44. The process of simulation motion with a series of still pictures.
Animation
RAM
Server
Knowledge base
45. Worksheets which contain labels and formulas but no data values; instant answers are produced when information is provided
Expert system
font
template
System Administrator
46. 1) Paper is easier on eyes. 2) Books can be read anywhere w/o the need of electricity/batteries. 3) Books are aesthetically more pleasing. 4) Books can be highlighted and written in.
Virtual Reality (VR)
Bluetooth
Disadvantages of ebooks
Advantages of Computer Aided Design (CAD) (4)
47. ~Adding/configuring new work stations ~Setting up user accounts ~Installing system wide software ~Performing preventative procedures for viruses ~Allocating storage space
Responsibilities of System Admin
Protocol
Arpanet
Bluetooth
48. All type - including roman - bold - and italics - of a single design (i.e. Helvetica)
Domains
Peer-to-Peer File Sharing (P2P)
typeface
font
49. The density of pixels - measured by the number of dots per inch.
Resolution
word processing
Virus
Spot Color
50. Microsoft Powerpoint
value
An example of presentation-graphics software
Processor
FTP (file transfer protocol)