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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A method of compression that can squeeze a music file to a fraction of its original CD sized with only slight loss of quality.






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






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






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






5. Microsoft Powerpoint






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






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






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






9. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






10. Software which must be purchased through commercial channels and is copyrighted; Cannot be legally duplicated for others






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






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






13. 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)






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






19. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






20. 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






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






22. The spacing between lines of text.






23. A device that enables digital machines to monitor a physical quantity of the analog world (i.e. temperature - humidity - pressure) to provide data used in robotics. (Enables robots to modify actions based on feedback from outside world) (Ex: vision -






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






25. 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






26. Software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






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






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






29. Spreadsheet document which appears on the screen as a grid or numbered rows/columns






30. The ability of a software program to run on a specific computer system. Also the ability of a hardware device to function with a particular type of computer






31. Protocols developed as an experiment in internetworking - now the language of the Internet - allowing cross-network communication for almost every type of computer and network.






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






33. An online meeting between 2 or more people; done in 'real time' (ex: IM [instant messaging])






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






35. 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






36. Device for accepting input (e.g. a keyboard)






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






38. 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')






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






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






41. The quantity of information that can be transmitted through a communication medium in a given amount of time. (more bandwidth = faster transmission)






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. Software that is free to try with a send-payment-to-keep honor system






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






49. An error in programming






50. A type of wireless device that enables mobile phones - hand-held computers - and PCs to communicate with each other regardless of operating system.







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