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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. 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.






2. A stream of bits






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






4. 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






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






6. Enables you to 'paint' pixels on the screen with a pointing device.






7. Grouping of 8 bits






8. A program designed to attack in response to a particular logical even or sequence of events. A type of software sabotage.






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






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






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






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






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






14. In a computer simulation - the user and the computer responding to data from each other






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






16. 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.






17. 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)






18. Communicates with peripherals; Coordinates the concurrent processing of tasks; Manages memory; Keeps track of location of all programs/files of hard drive






19. ~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






20. 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






21. A continuous wave






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. 1) creative; 2) parallel processing (multitasking); 3) image analysis; 4) common sense knowledge; 5) see relationships between concepts; 6) knowledge base is vast - not narrow; 7) translation of languages (idioms); 8) expression/interpretation of emo






27. 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






28. The process of simulation motion with a series of still pictures.






29. The narrow (but deep) knowledge base of an expert system.






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






31. Horizontal






32. Intersection of row and column






33. A 65 -000-character set for making letters - digits - and special characters fit into the computer's binary circuitry






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






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






36. ~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






37. Long-term repository for data (e.g. disks - tapes)






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






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






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






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






42. Rectangular block of selected cells






43. Unauthorized access and/or vandalism of computer systems; short for criminal hacking






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






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






46. Billions of clock cycles per second - a measurement of a computer's clock speed






47. Email discussion groups on special-interest topics. All subscribers receive messages sent to the group's mailing address. (private)






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






49. Reference to a specific cell address; doesn't change when copied






50. An individual responsible for maintaining a multi-user computer system






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