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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. Portable - nonvolatile memory.






2. When two computers send data at the same time and the sets of data collide somewhere in the media.






3. 'In Windows 7 - a folder that is used to display files from different locations as if they were all saved in a single folder - regardless of where they are actually stored in the file hierarchy.'






4. 'An attack delivered by specialized hacking software that tries many combinations of letters - numbers - and pieces of a user ID in an attempt to discover a user password.'






5. 'Permanent storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).'






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






7. 'As its name implies - the computer's desktop puts at your fingertips all of the elements necessary for a productive work session and that are typically found on or near the top of a traditional desk - such as files and folders.'






8. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.






9. 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.






10. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.






11. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.






12. 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.






13. A measurement used in comparing software and hardware performance. Benchmarks are created using software applications that are specifically designed to push the limits of computer performance.






14. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).






15. 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.






16. '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






17. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.






18. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.






19. A mini-application developed for the Macintosh platform.






20. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'






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






22. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.






23. The process of swapping data or instructions that have been placed in the swap file for later use back into active random access memory (RAM). The contents of the hard drive's swap file then become less active data or instructions.






24. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'






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






26. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






27. A specially designed computer chip that resides inside another device - such as a car. These self-contained computer devices have their own programming and typically neither recieve input from users nor interact with other systems.






28. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r






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






30. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'






31. 'Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar - address book - notepad - and to-do lists.'






32. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






33. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is






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






35. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






36. A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology.






37. A server that processes and delivers incoming and outgoing e-mail.






38. A circuit board with specific functions that augment the computer's basic functions and provide connections to other devices; examples include sound card and video card.






39. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'






40. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'






41. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






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






43. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes






44. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






45. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'






46. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.






47. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'






48. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together - including the computer's processor (its brains) - its memory - and the many circuit boards that help the computer function.






49. The process of restarting the system while it's powered on.






50. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'