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






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






3. 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.






4. The spacing between letter pairs in a document.






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






6. Horizontal






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






8. User interface that requires the user to type text commands on a command-line to communicate with the operating system






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






10. 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.






11. 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.






12. 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.






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






14. Stores a picture as a collection of lines and shapes. Also stores shapes as shape formulas and text as text.






15. 1) color depth; 2) resolution






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






17. Software that can be distributed and modified freely by users; example: Linux






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






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






20. A continuous wave






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






22. Gigabyte; Approximately 1000 MB






23. Software which must be purchased through commercial channels and is copyrighted; Cannot be legally duplicated for others






24. An interactive cross-reference system that allows textual information to be linked in nonsequential ways. A hypertext document contains links that lead quickly to other parts of the document or to related documents.






25. Software that enables the user to manipulate photographs and other high-resolution images.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. Software used as an introductory - teaching or transitional tool for user tasks






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






36. 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.






37. 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






38. A computer model of a real life situation used to see how a model operates under certain conditions






39. 1) Mathematical calculations faster w/ more accuracy; 2) storing vast amounts of data; 3) recall information






40. Identifying recurring patterns in input data with the goal of understand or categorizing that input. (Easy for humans) (Ex: fingerprint identification - handwriting recognition - speech recognition - optional character recognition)






41. Using some combination of text - graphics - animation - video - music - voice and sound effects to communicate.






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






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






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






45. 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)






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






47. A software help agent that walks the user through a complex process






48. A method of compression that can squeeze a music file to a fraction of its original CD sized with only slight loss of quality.






49. 1) ability to create models with physical characteristics (weight and volume); 2) model can be rotated; 3) can evaluate structural performance by applying an imaginary force; 4) designs can be easily altered and edited






50. Rectangular block of selected cells