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Technology Applications: General Concepts 1

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. In contrast to lossless compression - lossy compression refers to a technique of shrinking file sizes by giving away some precision of detail. JPEG images are an example of a file that is compressed this way. By reducing the quality of a picture when






2. Information provided to students regarding how well they are doing during practice.






3. Software available in both CD and the Web formats. Electronic encyclopedia - including not only pictures - but sound and video as well. They also have powerful key word searching capabilities. In addition to electronic encyclopedias - research journa






4. Multimedia that allows user interactions so that the user can determine the direction of the program or presentation.






5. Electronically transmitted private messages that can be sent from individuals to other individuals or groups.






6. The iris is used to control the opening behind the lens that allows light to enter the camera. When lighting is low the iris may be opened to let in more light. And when the light level is high the iris can be partially closed to let in less light. B






7. A unique vocal distortion technique made possible with vocal-editing software






8. A computer database program that can store and manipulate students' grades.






9. A type of instructional activity designed to help students understand - remember - and apply new information.






10. Customized keyboards created for users with special needs (e.g. - enlarging the keys to provide more space for the student to press a key; removing keys that are not relevant for a given software; programming multi-step functions like save - print -






11. In cognitive load theory - the use of working memory that results in productive - engaged learning






12. A type of printer that forms letters on the page by shooting tiny electrically charged droplets of ink.






13. A device that assists with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by counting calories






14. Small - multi-purpose devices such as cellphones - e-books - and 'smart' pens that make it easy to view - communicate - and share information - regardless of location






15. Software designed to help teach information and/or skills related to a topic; also known as instructional software or courseware - computer-based instruction (CBI) - computer-based learning (CBL) - computer-assisted learning (CAL) - or generic terms






16. The interest - or value - that instructional materials or activities have for the learner.






17. A statistical method designed by Gene V Glass (1976) to summarize results across studies and measure the size of the effect a 'treatment' such as technology-based methods has over and above traditional methods






18. Advanced calculators that can graph equations - as well as perform calculation functions involved in higher-level math and science problems; allows users to enter equations and shows graphs that result from those equations






19. A magnification system in which a video camera is mounted on a frame with a television monitor. Users place materials on the desktop below the camera - set the desired magnification level - move the materials around as necessary - and information app






20. A video or computer display device. The most common output device for personal computers.






21. The primary authoring language used to develop webpages; Its codes are document formatting codes that tell Web browsers how to display the page on the screen. Its files contain the text to be displayed on the Web page embedded in its unique 'tag' lan






22. Devices that assist with analyzing and monitoring physical fitness levels by monitoring and reporting blood pressure






23. The process of translating information into some meaningful form that can be remembered.






24. A type of instructional activity that leads students to want to learn and to put in the effort required for learning.






25. Software used by architects and others to aid in the design of structures such as houses and cars






26. Software programs designed to perform a specific function for the user - such as processing text - performing calculations - and presenting content lessons.






27. Software designed for groups of students or teachers alike. The computer is viewed by a cooperative group of students or can be projected to the entire class to stimulate discussions and debates.






28. A type of instructional activity designed to determine how well students have mastered lesson objectives.






29. The purpose of interlacing is to have a partial image initially appear on screen rather than having to wait for the entire image to download. The main advantage of interlacing is that end users know what type of graphic image they are about to view a






30. Refers to the attitudes - values - customs - and behavior patterns that characterize a social group.






31. Multiuser dungeon (or dimension or domain); a location on the Internet where several users at a time can interact with each other's avatars (graphic representations of each other); also known as a MUD Object Oriented or MOO






32. A computer system that stores and manipulates a database of information about geographic locations; users see data pertaining to a geographic location overlaid on a map of the area






33. A highlighted position indicator used on the computer screen.






34. A worldwide collection of computer networks that can exchange information by using a common software standard; sometimes referred to (erroneously) as synonymous with the World Wide Web (WWW) - which is actually a subset of the Internet






35. The legal rights to an original work produced in any tangible medium of expression - including written works - works of art - music - photographs - and computer software.






36. An asynchronous communication medium in which two or more individuals exchange messages using personal computers connected via a network or telephone lines.






37. A graphical means of illustrating the logical flow of a computer program.






38. A high-level programming language originally designed as an artificial intelligence (AI) language but later popularized by Seymour Papert (based on the learning theories of Jean Piaget) as an environment to allow children to learn problem-solving beh






39. Receiving information over a network from another computer; to bring information (e.g. - text files -images) to a computer from the Internet or other network or from a computer to a disc






40. Activity when students submit their written or artistic products to a website






41. Category of visuals that are generally exhibited on display boards - (e.g. - multipurpose boards - bulletin boards) and are not projected.






42. The practice of collecting data from all the information available and searching it to see relationships among the data elements






43. Motivation in which the act itself is the reward.






44. New term for information technology or educational technology; refers to all technologies used in education and training - as well as strategies for using them; originally in more common use outside the U.S. - but becoming more popular worldwide due






45. A pointing device used to select and move information on the computer display screen. When the mouse is moved along a flat surface such as a desktop - an arrow moves across the display screen in the same direction. The mouse typically has one to thre






46. Small - stand-alone - portable personal computer system






47. An instructional software function that presents items for students to work on (usually one at a time) and gives feedback on correctness; a series of practice exercises designed to increase fluency in a new skill or to refresh an existing one. Use of






48. A form of education in which some means - electronic or otherwise - is used to connect people with instructors and/or resources that can help them acquire knowledge and skills; structured learning that takes place without the physical presence of the






49. An instructional arrangement whereby students with disabilities receive instruction and services in a general education setting with regular education peers.






50. Groups of people who 'meet -' usually via email - webpages - or other electronic means - to support each other's learning; in distance education - strategic - ongoing efforts by the instructor to encourage student-to-student interaction - as well as