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






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






3. 'A type of network design in which users are not responsible for creating their own data backups or providing security for their computers; instead - those tasks are handled by a centralized server - software - and a system administrator.'






4. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.






5. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






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






7. The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.






8. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.






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






10. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'






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






12. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'






13. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.






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






15. The system software the controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.






16. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'






17. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.






18. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






19. 'The time it takes for the hard drive's read/write heads to move over the surface of the disk - between tracks - to the correct track.'






20. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.






21. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.






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






23. A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers - it doesn't require much wrist motion - so it is considered healthier for your wrist than a traditional mouse.






24. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'






25. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.






26. A device (such as a printer or external hard drive) that can be attached directly to a network instead of needing to attach to a computer on the network.






27. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).






28. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






29. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.






30. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.






31. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.






32. 'An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales - accounts receivable - inventory purchases - and accounts payable.'






33. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






34. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






35. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'






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






37. A tag that looks like a sticker or label - is attached to a batch of merchandise - and contains a microchip that holds a unique sequence of numbers used to identify the product to which it is attached.






38. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.






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






40. See eSata.






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






42. A measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce. If the contrast ratio is too low - colors tend to fade when the brightness is adjusted to a high or low setting.






43. 'In a wireless network - a device that translates the electronic data that needs to be sent along the network into radio waves and then broadcasts these radio waves to other network nodes.'






44. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






45. '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






46. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.






47. The 802.11 standard for wireless data transmissions established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).






48. 'A prediction - named after Gordon Moore - the cofounder of Intel; states that the number of transistors on a CPU chip will double every two years.'

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49. About a billion bytes






50. Numbers - words - pictures - or sounds that represent facts - figures - or ideas.