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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. A standard interface that allows electronic instruments and computers to communicate with each other and work together.






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






3. 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






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






5. Typeface fonts in which the characters are embellished with fine lines (serifs) at the ends of the main strokes






6. A software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






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






8. Software that derives logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true. ('If... then...' logic)






9. Software for editing digital video - including titles - sound and special effects.






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






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






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






13. Allows documents of all types to be stored - viewed - or modified on any Windows or Macintosh computer - making it possible for many organizations to reduce paper flow.






14. Information systems or software programs designed to replicate the decision-making process of a human expert.






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






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. Rectangular block of selected cells






18. The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. (ex: fax machine which combines scanning/printing)






19. 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.






20. 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.






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






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


23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Software that can be distributed and modified freely by users; example: Linux






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






36. Uninterruptable Power Supply; A hardware device that protects computers from data loss during power failures






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






38. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






39. 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






40. Block of information that appears at the bottom of every page in a document - displaying repetitive information such as automatically calculated page number






41. Microsoft Powerpoint






42. A continuous wave






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






44. Built-in component of a word processor or a separate program that compares words in a documents with words in a disk-based dictionary - and flags words not found in the dictionary; may operate in batch mode - checking all the words at once - or inter






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






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






47. 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.






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






49. Intersection of row and column






50. Technology in which information is delivered automatically to a client computer. The user subscribes to a service - and the server delivers that information periodically and unobtrusively. Contrast with pull technology.