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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. Documentation file that appears onscreen at the user's request






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






3. The online sharing of music or other computer files directly among individual computer users' hard drives - rather than through posting the files on central servers.






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






5. 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.






6. Rules of etiquette that apply to Internet communication.






7. Someone who uses computer skills to gain unauthorized access to computer systems.






8. The density of pixels - measured by the number of dots per inch.






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






10. 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)






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






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






13. A system of programs that performs a variety of technical operations - providing an additional layer of insulation between the user and the bits-and-bytes world of computer hardware






14. Measure of character size (one point equals 1/72 inch)






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






16. An error in programming






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






18. Software robots that systematically explore the Web - retrieve information about pages - and index the retrieved information in a database. (used by search engines)






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






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






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






22. 1) Saves printing costs after initial software purchase. 2) Saves time traveling back to commercial printer b/c you can use a personal printer. 3) Reduces # of publication errors. 4) Allows more people to publish.






23. User Name; A one-word name that you type to identify yourself when connecting






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






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






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






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






28. Loading the non-ROM part of the operating system into memory






29. 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)






30. Software used mainly to produce print publications. Also - the process of using desktop-publishing software to produce publications (e.g. brochures - newsletters - forms - menus - event fliers - notices)






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






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






33. 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






34. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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






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






37. Technology in which browsers on client computers pull information from server machines; the browser needs to initiate a request before any information is delivered.






38. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






39. Process of saving data - esp. for data recovery. Many systems automatically back up data and software onto disks or tapes






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






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






42. 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






43. The spacing between lines of text.






44. The use of computers to draw products or process designs on the screen.






45. 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






46. Anything that can be communicated






47. Reference to a cell in relation to the current cell; modifies when copied






48. Software that only allows user access according to the user's needs. Some users can open only files that are related to their work. Some users are allowed read-only access to files; they can see but not change them.






49. Intersection of row and column






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