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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. 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)






2. Software that only allows user access according to the user's needs. Some users can open only files that are related to their work. Some users are allowed read-only access to files; they can see but not change them.






3. Feature in spreadsheet software that allows speculation by providing instant answers to hypothetical questions

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4. 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.






5. 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






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






7. Loading the non-ROM part of the operating system into memory






8. An individual responsible for maintaining a multi-user computer system






9. Knowledge acquired from living in the world.






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






11. Automatic replication of values - labels and formulas






12. Function which enables users to change the appearance of a document by specifying the font - point size - and style of any character in the document - as well as the overall layout of text and graphical elements in the document






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






14. 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






15. The look and feel of the computing experience from a human point of view






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






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






18. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software






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






20. The density of pixels - measured by the number of dots per inch.






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






22. Measure of character size (one point equals 1/72 inch)






23. 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)






24. Software that derives logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true. ('If... then...' logic)






25. Horizontal






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






27. 1) Save labor costs (work all the time - no breaks/vacations); 2) improve quality and increase production (esp. in repetitive tasks); 3) ideal for dangerous/impossible jobs for humans






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. To post software= or documents to an online source for availability to others






33. 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.






34. 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.






35. Created: 1) URL; 2) HTML; 3) HTTP://; 4) first 'browser'






36. 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






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






38. 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.






39. The spacing between lines of text.






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






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






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






43. Part of the Internet - a collection of multimedia documents created by organizations and users worldwide. Documents are linked in a hypertext Web site that allows users to explore them with simpler mouse clicks.






44. Reference to a cell in relation to the current cell; modifies when copied






45. A program designed to attack in response to a particular logical even or sequence of events. A type of software sabotage.






46. 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.






47. A picture element (dot) on a computer screen or printout. Groups of pixels compose the images on the monitor and the output of a printout.






48. 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






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






50. 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







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