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IT Literacy
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it-skills
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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. Video clip in which one image metamorphoses into another.
Server
Advantages of teleconferencing (3)
Morph
Push technology
2. Component of word-processing software that analyzes each word in context - checking for content errors - common grammatical errors - and stylistic problems
GUI Advantages
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
grammar and style checker
Information
3. License for multiple copies or removing restrictions on software copying and use at a network site
Site License
Advantages of telecommuting (5)
Unicode
Public Domain Software
4. Step-by-step procedure for calculating a number
Leading
range
formula
Hacker
5. 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.
label
WAN
proportionally spaced fonts
WWW (world wide web)
6. Using multiple processors to divide jobs into pieces and work simultaneously on the pieces (multitasking!)
Virtual Reality (VR)
Parallel processing
grammar and style checker
Hyperlink
7. Binary digit; The smallest unit of information. A bit can have two values: 0 or 1
Convergence
Disadvantages of teleconferencing (4)
Backdoor
Bit
8. Using some combination of text - graphics - animation - video - music - voice and sound effects to communicate.
proportionally spaced fonts
HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol)
Multimedia
spell check
9. 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.
Compatibility
HTML (hypertext markup language)
formatting
Full-Color
10. Programs that use computer hosts to reproduce themselves. Worm programs travel independently over computer networks - seeking out uninfected workstations to occupy. A form of software sabotage
Model
Rules of thumb for using Powerpoint (6)
cell
Worm
11. 1) Mathematical calculations faster w/ more accuracy; 2) storing vast amounts of data; 3) recall information
Factors that control image quality (2)
TCP/IP (transmission control protocol / Internet protocol)
Ergonomics
Humans < Computers (3)
12. Software used as an introductory - teaching or transitional tool for user tasks
Training software
Public Domain Software
Operating System Advantages
header
13. 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)
Augmented Reality
Software Piracy
Laws of Robots (3) (Asimov)
Vector Graphics
14. 1) Saves printing costs after initial software purchase. 2) Saves time traveling back to commercial printer b/c you can use a personal printer. 3) Reduces # of publication errors. 4) Allows more people to publish.
Turning Test
Advantages of telecommuting (5)
Software
Advantages of DTP
15. 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.
Packet-switching
Speech recognition
Leading
Newsgroups
16. A desktop-published document that uses a wide range of color; contrast with spot color.
Online help
Agent
Full-Color
Turning Test
17. Worksheets which contain labels and formulas but no data values; instant answers are produced when information is provided
Software License
Training software
template
System Administrator
18. 'what you see is what you get' (wizzy-wig); arrangement of words on the screen representing a close approximation to the arrangement of words on the printed page
GUI Advantages
Factors that control image quality (2)
WYSIWYG
Hyperlink
19. 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
An example of presentation-graphics software
point size
Operating System
FTP (file transfer protocol)
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)
template
Integrated Software
Rules of thumb for using Powerpoint (6)
grammar and style checker
21. The storage of pictures as collections of lines - shapes and other objects.
Multimedia
Camera-Ready
Image Processing Software
Vector Graphics
22. Megabyte; Approximately 1000K or 1 million bytes
MB
Defragmenting
Access-Control Software
Domain
23. Communicates with peripherals; Coordinates the concurrent processing of tasks; Manages memory; Keeps track of location of all programs/files of hard drive
Download
Pattern recognition
Sensor
Operating System Advantages
24. In desktop publishing - the pages that control the general layout of the document (such as the page borders - numbers - or header).
Packet-switching
Master Pages
Worm
Shareware
25. An error in programming
column
Bug
monospaced fonts
Template
26. Text entry providing information of the contents of a row/column
Arpanet
label
GB
Logic Bomb
27. Small files deposited on a user's hard disk by Web sites - enabling sites to remember what they know about their visitors between sessions.
Virtual Reality (VR)
Command-Line Interface
Cookies
Ergonomics
28. User interface that requires the user to type text commands on a command-line to communicate with the operating system
absolute reference
ROM
Command-Line Interface
Drawing Software
29. The identification of spoken words and sentences by a computer - making it possible for voice input to be converted into text files
Natural language
Speech recognition
spell check
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
30. 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.
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Drawing Software
Storage Devices
Public Domain Software
31. A class of Internet addresses indicated by a suffix such as: .com - .gov - .net
Drawing Software
Domains
OCR
RAM
32. Rectangular block of selected cells
range
Tim Burners-Lee (4)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Disadvantages of teleconferencing (4)
33. The illegal duplication of copyrighted software
label
Wizard
Software Piracy
template
34. Device for accepting input (e.g. a keyboard)
Download
Input Devices
Digital television
function
35. A program that eliminates fragmented files by changing the assignment of clusters to files; Easier to find files/programs -> Faster computer
ROM
Defragmenting
worksheet
IP address
36. A business that provides its customers with connections to the Internet (along with other services).
ISP (Internet service provider)
FTP (file transfer protocol)
Advantages of Expert Systems (4)
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
37. 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
Kerning
Leading
word wrap
OMR
38. 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
font
ASCII
Virus
39. A 65 -000-character set for making letters - digits - and special characters fit into the computer's binary circuitry
Unicode
Advantages of Robots (3)
Leading
Rules of Netiquette (6)
40. Email discussion groups on special-interest topics. All subscribers receive messages sent to the group's mailing address. (private)
automatic correction
Advantages of teleconferencing (3)
Mailing list
GB
41. Terabyte; Approximately 1 million megabytes
URL (uniform resource locator)
TB
ebook (Electronic Book)
Data
42. ~Adding/configuring new work stations ~Setting up user accounts ~Installing system wide software ~Performing preventative procedures for viruses ~Allocating storage space
Wizard
word wrap
Responsibilities of System Admin
absolute reference
43. 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
Digital Signal
Rules of thumb for using Powerpoint (6)
Kerning
GUI Advantages
44. The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. (ex: fax machine which combines scanning/printing)
Convergence
Utility Program
Data
macro
45. Optical Character Recognition; Locating and identifying printed characters embedded in an image - allowing the text to be stored as an editable document. Can be performed by wand readers - pen scanners - and OCR software
TB
OCR
Animation
Machine learning
46. An agreement allowing the use of a software program on a single machine
Natural language
GUI Advantages
Software License
Memory
47. Using a computer to create - edit and print documents
Natural language
Virtual Reality (VR)
Video Editing Software
word processing
48. A reading tool that uses light to read universal product codes - inventory codes - and other codes created out of patterns of variable-width bars
Compatibility
Digital Video
Bar Code Reader
Rules of Thumb for DTP
49. Software that serves as tools for doing system maintenance and some repairs that are not automatically handled by the operating system;
Utility Program
WAN
Browser
HTML (hypertext markup language)
50. Software that derives logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true. ('If... then...' logic)
Inference engine
Personal digital assistant (PDA)
Spot Color
thesaurus