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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Feature in spreadsheet software that allows speculation by providing instant answers to hypothetical questions

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






3. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






4. 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






5. 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.






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






7. 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 -






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






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






10. 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.






11. Language that people speak/write everyday.






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






13. 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.






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






15. The standard technique used to send information over the Internet. A message is broken into packets that travel independently from network to network toward their common destination - where they are reunited.






16. A type of logic that allows conclusions to be stated as probabilities rather than certainties. (Used by inference engines and knowledge bases)






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






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






19. Fonts which provide more room for wide as opposed to narrow characters






20. A business that provides its customers with connections to the Internet (along with other services).






21. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






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






23. Reference to a specific cell address; doesn't change when copied






24. A text file that includes codes that describe the format - layout - and logical structure of a hypermedia document. Most Web pages are created with this code.






25. 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






26. Horizontal






27. 1) makes long distance meetings possible and reduces costs; 2) enables decisions to evolve over time; 3) emphasizes messages over messenger






28. A method of compression that can squeeze a music file to a fraction of its original CD sized with only slight loss of quality.






29. 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.






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






31. Software that facilitates the arrangement of information into hierarchies or levels of ideas






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






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






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






35. 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)






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






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






38. 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






39. The spacing between lines of text.






40. User interface that requires the user to type text commands on a command-line to communicate with the operating system






41. 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






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






43. 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.






44. A continuous wave






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






46. Automates the creation of visual aids for lectures - training sessions and other presentations. Can include everything from spreadsheet charting programs to animation-editing software - but most commonly used for creating and displaying a series of o






47. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






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






49. 1) Provide expertise when experts are unavailable; 2) preserve knowledge of experts after they leave an organization; 3) combine knowledge of several experts; 4) take care of routine task so workers can do more challenging jobs






50. 1) vulnerable to network glitches and machine failures; 2) vulnerable to security breech; 3) filters out human component of communication (ex: eye contact; voice)