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IT Literacy

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. Spreadsheet software function enabling users to change the appearance of cell contents






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






3. A database that contains both facts - and a system of rules for determining and changing the relationship among those facts.






4. 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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






10. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes






11. 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.






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






13. Working from home by modem - as do many programmers - accountants - and other information workers.






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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)






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






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






23. Block of information that appears at the bottom of every page in a document - displaying repetitive information such as automatically calculated page number






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






25. 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.






26. 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






27. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






28. 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






29. The process of simulation motion with a series of still pictures.






30. The relatively easy use of a single color (or sometimes two) to add interest to a desktop-publishing product.






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






32. Text entry providing information of the contents of a row/column






33. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.






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






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






36. Software used mainly to produce print publications. Also - the process of using desktop-publishing software to produce publications (e.g. brochures - newsletters - forms - menus - event fliers - notices)






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






38. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






39. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






40. Unauthorized access and/or vandalism of computer systems; short for criminal hacking






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






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






43. 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')






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






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






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






47. Communicates with peripherals; Coordinates the concurrent processing of tasks; Manages memory; Keeps track of location of all programs/files of hard drive






48. 1) flexible schedule; 2) save time commuting and save $; 3) better for the environment (less gas consumption); 4) better ergonomics (working conditions); 5) save office space/expenses.






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






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







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