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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. 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)






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






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






4. 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






5. Rectangular block of selected cells






6. The narrow (but deep) knowledge base of an expert system.






7. Identifying recurring patterns in input data with the goal of understand or categorizing that input. (Easy for humans) (Ex: fingerprint identification - handwriting recognition - speech recognition - optional character recognition)






8. A program that performs useful tasks while at the same time carrying out a secret destructive act. A form of software sabotage/






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






10. Language that people speak/write everyday.






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






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






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






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






15. Programs that use computer hosts to reproduce themselves. Worm programs travel independently over computer networks - seeking out uninfected workstations to occupy. A form of software sabotage






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






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






18. Information in a form that can be read - used and manipulated by a computer






19. Synonym finder






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






21. 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






22. 1) Plan before you publish! 2) Use appropriate fonts. 3) Don't go 'style-crazy.' 4) Look at the document through the reader's eyes. 5) Learn from the masters. 6) Know your limitations. 7) Remember your message/objective.






23. The spacing between lines of text.






24. A program that eliminates fragmented files by changing the assignment of clusters to files; Easier to find files/programs -> Faster computer






25. Predefined set of calculations (i.e. SUM and AVERAGE)






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. Billions of clock cycles per second - a measurement of a computer's clock speed






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






35. 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






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






37. A class of Internet addresses indicated by a suffix such as: .com - .gov - .net






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






39. A stream of bits






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






41. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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. Alignment of text on a line: left justification (smooth left margin - ragged right margin) - right justification (smooth right - ragged left)






44. A desktop-published document that uses a wide range of color; contrast with spot color.






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






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






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

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48. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






49. Component of word-processing software that analyzes each word in context - checking for content errors - common grammatical errors - and stylistic problems






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