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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. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.






2. Software that is developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs (such as a wood inventory system for a sawmill) as opposed to software that is useful across a range of industries (such as word processing software).






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






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






5. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






6. Portable - nonvolatile memory.






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






8. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.






9. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.






10. A port that can connect a wide variety of peripherial devices to the computer - including keyboards - printers - mice - smartphones - PDAs - flash drives - and digital cameras.






11. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'






12. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.






13. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'






14. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.






15. A device similar to a switch in an Ethernet network. It takes the place of a wireless network adapter and helps relay data between network nodes.






16. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.






17. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.






18. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately 1 million bytes.






19. Unwanted or junk e-mail






20. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






21. The layout and structure of the network.






22. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.






23. Any object that a user carries to identify him- or herself and that grants the user access to a computer system or computer facility.






24. A program for editing digital video.






25. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'






26. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'






27. 'The first job the basic input/output system (BIOS) performs - ensuring that essential peripheral devices are attached and operational. This process consists of a test on the video card and video memory - a BIOS identification process (during which t






28. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






29. 'The main tool for finding - viewing - and managing the contents of your computer by showing the location and contents of every drive - folder - and file.'






30. A port that is slightly larger than a standard phone jack and transfers data at speeds of up to 10 -000Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or a network.






31. A type of technology used to transmit video signals; used on newer LCD monitors - as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors.






32. A special numerical code that prioritizes requests from various devices. These requests then are placed in the interrupt table in the computer's primary memory.






33. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.






34. A home that has a computer and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network.






35. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.






36. An expansion card that attached to the motherboard inside the system unit and the enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.






37. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'






38. 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.






39. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.






40. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






41. A collection of files stored on a computer.






42. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






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






44. Eight binary digits(bits)






45. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.






46. The set of programs that enables a computer's hardware devices and application software to work together; it includes the operating system and utility programs.






47. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






48. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






49. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.






50. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'