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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. The address of a Web site. (unique)






2. A computer model of a real life situation used to see how a model operates under certain conditions






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






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






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






6. Fonts which provide more room for wide as opposed to narrow characters






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






8. 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.






9. 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






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

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






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






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






14. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






15. Intersection of row and column






16. Documentation and help available through a software company's Web site






17. 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






18. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






19. A set of rules for the exchange of data between a terminal and a computer - or between two computers.






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






21. A business that provides its customers with connections to the Internet (along with other services).






22. 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)






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






24. Video clip in which one image metamorphoses into another.






25. Using multiple processors to divide jobs into pieces and work simultaneously on the pieces (multitasking!)






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






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






28. 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






29. 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.






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






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






32. A database that contains both facts - and a system of rules for determining and changing the relationship among those facts.






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






34. Device for sending information from the computer (e.g. monitor or printer)






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






36. The storage of pictures as collections of lines - shapes and other objects.






37. 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.






38. '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






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






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






41. Professionally designed - empty documents that can be adapted to specific user needs. In spreadsheet software - worksheets that contain labels and formulas but no data values. The template produces instant answers when you fill in the blanks.






42. ~Adding/configuring new work stations ~Setting up user accounts ~Installing system wide software ~Performing preventative procedures for viruses ~Allocating storage space






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






44. 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






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






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






47. 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)






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






49. 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.






50. An error in programming