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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. Video reduced to a series of numbers (0 and 1) - which can be edited - stored - and played back without loss of quality.






2. The spacing between lines of text.






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






5. 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






6. Measurements of individual body characteristics - such as voiceprint or fingerprint; sometimes used in computer security






7. 1) Poor at planning strategies (less creativity than humans) and can't make decisions (after diagnosis - can't say how to treat patient); 2) powerless outside narrow (but deep) domain of knowledge






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






9. 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.






10. Ongoing public discussions on a particular subject consisting of notes written to a central Internet site and redistributed through a worldwide newsgroup called Usenet. You can check into and out of them whenever you want; all messages are posted on






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






12. 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.






13. Feature in spreadsheet software that allows speculation by providing instant answers to hypothetical questions

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






15. Worksheets which contain labels and formulas but no data values; instant answers are produced when information is provided






16. Step-by-step procedure for calculating a number






17. 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)






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






19. Stores a picture as a collection of lines and shapes. Also stores shapes as shape formulas and text as text.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






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






29. 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)






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. An external device (i.e. keyboard - monitor) connected via cable to the system central processing unit (CPU)






40. Fonts like those in the courier family that mimic typewriters; characters - no matter how narrow or wide - hold the same amount of space






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






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






43. The identification of spoken words and sentences by a computer - making it possible for voice input to be converted into text files






44. 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.






45. Using a computer to create - edit and print documents






46. (autocorrect) word-processing feature that places footnotes where they belong on the page






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






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






49. Vertical






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