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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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1. 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






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






3. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






4. Local Area Network; Multiple personal computers connected on a network






5. Part of the Internet - a collection of multimedia documents created by organizations and users worldwide. Documents are linked in a hypertext Web site that allows users to explore them with simpler mouse clicks.






6. 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






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






8. 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.






9. An undocumented way of gaining access to a program - online service - or entire computer system - written by a programmer who created the code; Can be a security hazard because it is vulnerable to hackers






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






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






12. A continuous wave






13. 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






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






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






16. Software that serves as tools for doing system maintenance and some repairs that are not automatically handled by the operating system;






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






18. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






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






21. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music and other media in a hyperlinked document.






22. Grouping of 8 bits






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






24. Graphics in which images are stored and manipulated as organized collections of pixels rather than as shapes and lines. Contrast with object-oriented graphics.






25. Network created in 1969 from a government grant during the Cold War that is the foundation of today's Internet. ('Advanced Research Project Agency NETwork')






26. A handheld device that displays digital representations of the contents of books.






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






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






29. The address of a Web site. (unique)






30. In desktop publishing - the articles - chapters - drawings - maps - charts - and photographs that are to appear in the publication. Usually produces with standard word processors and graphics programs.






31. Typeset-quality pages - ready to be photographed and printed.






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






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






34. 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.






35. 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






36. Binary digit; The smallest unit of information. A bit can have two values: 0 or 1






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






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






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






40. Television that processes information through a binary code rather than an analog signal.






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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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