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






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






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






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






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






6. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music and other media in a hyperlinked document.






7. Software programs that can ask questions - respond to commands - pay attention to users' work patters - serve as a guide and a coach - take on owner's goals - and use reasoning to fabricate their own goals.






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






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






10. Wide Area Network ; A network that extends over a long distance. Each network site is a node on the network






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






12. Provides direct instruction in a clearly specified skill of subject






13. Copy files between storage devices; Repair damaged data files; Guard against viruses; Compress files to take up less disk space; example: defragmenting






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






15. 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






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






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






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






19. Read-Only Memory; Memory that include permanent information only. The computer can only read information from in; it can never write any new information on it






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






21. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes






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






23. 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.






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






25. Horizontal






26. Process of saving data - esp. for data recovery. Many systems automatically back up data and software onto disks or tapes






27. An error in programming






28. 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






29. ~Advantages 1)Share data - increase productivity 2)Share hardware - reduce costs 3)Allow people to work together/communicate ~Disadvantages 1)Easier spread of viruses 2)Privacy issues - especially access levels not set 3)Integrity of data - when shar






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






31. The use of computer displays that add virtual information to a person's sensory perceptions - supplementing rather than replacing (as in virtual reality) the world the user sees.






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






33. 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.






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






35. Bit depth; the number of bits devoted to each pixel.






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






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






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






39. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






40. 1) outline your ideas; 2) remember your audience; 3) use large fonts; 4) be 'stingy' with words (bullets - summarize); 5) use a consistent design; 6) be smart with art (use appropriate graphics)






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






42. The science of designing work environments that enable people and things to interact efficiently and safely






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






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






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






46. Graphical User Interface; A user interface based on graphical displays. With a mouse - the user points to icons that represent files - folders - and disks. Documents are displayed in windows. The user selects commands from menus






47. Vertical






48. The field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive - reason and act in ways that have - until now - been reserved for human beings.






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






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