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Technology In Action - 2

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. 'Someone who has training in computer and peripheral maintenance and repair - network design - and the installation of network software; installs new equipment - configures computers for users - repairs equipment - and assigns network access to users






2. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.






3. 'A wireless standard established in 1997 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; also known as WiFi (short for Wireless Fidelity) - it enables wireless network devices to work seamlessly with other networks and devices.'






4. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






5. System software that controls hardware devices.






6. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






7. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.






8. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.






9. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.






10. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).






11. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.






12. 'The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system unit's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.'






13. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.






14. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'






15. Eight binary digits(bits)






16. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.






17. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.






18. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.






19. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.






20. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






21. 'A wireless standard established in 1997 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; also known as WiFi (short for Wireless Fidelity) - it enables wireless network devices to work seamlessly with other networks and devices.'






22. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.






23. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).






24. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'






25. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






26. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.






27. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.






28. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'






29. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.






30. A low-power mode for electronic devices such as computers that saves electric poer consumption and sace your computer settings where you left off. When the computer is 'woken up -' you can resume working more quickly that when cold booting the comput






31. A program that manages the data between a computer's operating system and all the input and output devices attached to the computer; also responsible for loading the operating system (OS) from its permanent location on the hard drive to random access






32. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.






33. A small - tough-sensitive screen at the base of a notebook keyboard. To use the touchpad - you simply move your finger across the pad to direct the cursor.






34. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'






35. A computer that is intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer - plus peripheral devices.






36. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.






37. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.






38. See eSata.






39. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.






40. A type of audio processing that makes the listener experience sound as if it were coming from all directions.






41. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.






42. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).






43. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'






44. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.






45. One billion hertz






46. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






47. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).






48. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.






49. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.






50. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.