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IT Literacy
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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. A popular networking architecture developed in 1976 at Xerox with general principles which apply to all common network connections
Pattern recognition
Utility Program
Natural language
Ethernet
2. Device for accepting input (e.g. a keyboard)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Netiquette
Expert system
Input Devices
3. A type of wireless device that enables mobile phones - hand-held computers - and PCs to communicate with each other regardless of operating system.
Memory
Arpanet
Advantages of Expert Systems (4)
Bluetooth
4. A handheld device that displays digital representations of the contents of books.
point size
Vector Graphics
Global positioning system
ebook (Electronic Book)
5. A program that eliminates fragmented files by changing the assignment of clusters to files; Easier to find files/programs -> Faster computer
relative reference
Training software
Defragmenting
Hacker
6. Using a computer to create - edit and print documents
HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol)
Memory
word processing
Image Processing Software
7. 1)No common words 2)Change frequently 3)Use #s and letters 4)Keep it a secret
Responsibilities of System Admin
Access-Control Software
Factors of a good pw...
Rules of thumb for using Powerpoint (6)
8. The look and feel of the computing experience from a human point of view
Download
Public Domain Software
Bandwidth
User Interface
9. User Name; A one-word name that you type to identify yourself when connecting
Login Name
Disadvantages of ebooks
'what if?' questions
Defragmenting
10. A way to test machine intelligence. (Tester and subject converse - and tester attempts to perceive whether it's a human or computer)
Turning Test
Wizard
Video teleconference
Input Devices
11. License for multiple copies or removing restrictions on software copying and use at a network site
Humans < Computers (3)
Site License
'Read-me' file
TB
12. 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
Source Document
word processing
Compatibility
IP address
13. Software that is free to try with a send-payment-to-keep honor system
Domains
absolute reference
Shareware
Bitmapped Graphics
14. All type - including roman - bold - and italics - of a single design (i.e. Helvetica)
Information
Download
typeface
Operating System
15. Word-processing feature that divides long words situated at the ends of lines
Online help
Bandwidth
automatic hyphenation
proportionally spaced fonts
16. 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.
Worm
Analog Signal
Browser
TCP/IP (transmission control protocol / Internet protocol)
17. 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
Newsgroups
Hyperlink
Tutorial software
HTML (hypertext markup language)
18. To post software= or documents to an online source for availability to others
serif fonts
monospaced fonts
Pull technology
Upload
19. Text-editing feature of a word-processing program which automatically moves any words that won't fit on the current line to the next line - along with the cursor
GUI
Color Depth
serif fonts
word wrap
20. ~Adding/configuring new work stations ~Setting up user accounts ~Installing system wide software ~Performing preventative procedures for viruses ~Allocating storage space
Telecommuting
Responsibilities of System Admin
Disadvantages of Expert Systems (2)
GUI
21. 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
Upload
Multimedia
Public Domain Software
GUI
22. An online meeting between 2 or more people; done in 'real time' (ex: IM [instant messaging])
Teleconference
Information
Advantages of telecommuting (5)
Trojan Horse
23. Loading the non-ROM part of the operating system into memory
Packet-switching
Booting
TCP/IP (transmission control protocol / Internet protocol)
Model
24. Reference to a cell in relation to the current cell; modifies when copied
relative reference
Responsibilities of System Admin
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
Newsgroups
25. 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.
Agent
Defragmenting
Training software
Expert system
26. Local Area Network; Multiple personal computers connected on a network
LAN
Motion Picture Audio Layer (MP3)
Search engine
Commercial Software
27. A stream of bits
Fuzzy logic
Trojan Horse
Digital Signal
ROM
28. Wide Area Network ; A network that extends over a long distance. Each network site is a node on the network
Rules of Thumb for DTP
WAN
Speech recognition
Backup
29. Component of word-processing software that analyzes each word in context - checking for content errors - common grammatical errors - and stylistic problems
Backup
grammar and style checker
Digital Video
Access-Control Software
30. 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 -
HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol)
Sensor
Rules of Thumb for DTP
Download
31. Binary digit; The smallest unit of information. A bit can have two values: 0 or 1
Animation
Input Devices
spell check
Bit
32. Step-by-step procedure for calculating a number
Search engine
Speech recognition
Factors that affect bandwidth (3)
formula
33. The science of designing work environments that enable people and things to interact efficiently and safely
template
Open-Source Software
Ergonomics
Advantages of telecommuting (5)
34. A specialist who interviews and observes experts - and converts their words and actions into a knowledge base.
Vector Graphics
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Knowledge engineer
Feedback Loop
35. 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.
HTML (hypertext markup language)
Advantages of Expert Systems (4)
Storage Devices
Teleconference
36. Free software that is not copyrighted - offered through World Wide Websites - electronic bulletin boards - user groups - and other sources
Public Domain Software
Morph
Commercial Software
Compatibility
37. A set of rules for the exchange of data between a terminal and a computer - or between two computers.
spell check
TCP/IP (transmission control protocol / Internet protocol)
Commercial Software
Protocol
38. Using multiple processors to divide jobs into pieces and work simultaneously on the pieces (multitasking!)
Parallel processing
Ergonomics
Simulation
automatic correction
39. The spacing between lines of text.
Tim Burners-Lee (4)
monospaced fonts
Leading
Convergence
40. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music and other media in a hyperlinked document.
Worm
Access-Control Software
Hypermedia
HTML (hypertext markup language)
41. 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.
word processing
Peer-to-Peer File Sharing (P2P)
formatting
Template
42. A defense department system with 24 satellites that can pinpoint any location on the Earth.
'Read-me' file
Vector Graphics
Global positioning system
Upload
43. The online sharing of music or other computer files directly among individual computer users' hard drives - rather than through posting the files on central servers.
System Administrator
Peer-to-Peer File Sharing (P2P)
Disadvantages of telecommuting (3)
Worm
44. Fonts which provide more room for wide as opposed to narrow characters
Defragmenting
outliner
Painting Software
proportionally spaced fonts
45. Part of the computer which processes information - performs arithmetic calculations - and makes basic decisions based on information values
Processor
Cracking
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Firewall
46. An individual responsible for maintaining a multi-user computer system
System Administrator
LAN
Morph
TB
47. Most common security tools used to restrict access to computer systems.
WAN
Access-Control Software
Software Piracy
Password
48. Measure of character size (one point equals 1/72 inch)
DTP (Desktop Publishing)
Online help
point size
Pattern recognition
49. The Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.
Integrated Software
column
Utility Program
HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol)
50. Software used as an introductory - teaching or transitional tool for user tasks
Byte
Training software
macro
Search engine