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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Graphics in which images are stored and manipulated as organized collections of pixels rather than as shapes and lines. Contrast with object-oriented graphics.






2. Kilobyte; About 1000 bytes of information






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






4. To copy software from an online source to a local computer






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






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






7. Software that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk - and uses each infected program or disk to copy itself. A form of software sabotage.






8. Enables you to 'paint' pixels on the screen with a pointing device.






9. Rectangular block of selected cells






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






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






12. Stores programs and the data they need to be instantly accessible to the CPU






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






14. In desktop publishing - the articles - chapters - drawings - maps - charts - and photographs that are to appear in the publication. Usually produces with standard word processors and graphics programs.






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






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






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






18. 1) Robot must not injure a human or - by inaction - allow a human to come to harm; 2) must obey orders given by humans (except where the order conflicts w/ first law); 3) must protect its own existence (w/o conflicting w/ first & second law)






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






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






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






22. Intuitive: 1)throw away 2)trash bin; open file ~ folders 3)Consistent: integrated software 4)Forgiving: undo - cancel 5)Protective: double-click on closing 6)Flexible: copy/paste - shortcuts 7)Speech Recognition Software






23. 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






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






25. 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






26. 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






27. 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.






28. Free software that is not copyrighted - offered through World Wide Websites - electronic bulletin boards - user groups - and other sources






29. In desktop publishing - software used to combine various source documents into coherent - visually appealing publication (e.g. Adobe InDesign).






30. 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')






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






32. 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.






33. An error in programming






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






35. Small files deposited on a user's hard disk by Web sites - enabling sites to remember what they know about their visitors between sessions.






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






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

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






39. A computer especially designed to provide software and other resources to other computers over a network






40. 1)No common words 2)Change frequently 3)Use #s and letters 4)Keep it a secret






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






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






43. 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 -






44. 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.






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






46. 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






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






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






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






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