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






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






3. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.






4. The space on the hard drive where the operating system stores data if there isn't enough random access memory (RAM) to hold all of the programs you're currently trying to run.






5. A folder on a Windows desktop in which deleted files from the hard drive are held until permanently purged from the system.






6. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'






7. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.






8. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard






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






10. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'






11. A set of controls on standard keyboards that moves the cursor(the flashing symbol on the monitor that indicates where the next character will be inserted); also known as an arrow key.






12. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data ( the 1s and the 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.






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






14. 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.






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






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






17. 'An alternative to more traditional mapping software programs; easily accessible with any Internet connection and updated more frequently than offline services. Examples include MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps - Google Maps - and Google Earth.'






18. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.






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






20. A group of icons collected for easy access.






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






22. 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.






23. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.






24. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.






25. '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.'






26. A list of commands that displays on the screen.






27. 'A method of data collision detection in which a node connected to the network listens (that is - has carrier sense) to determine that no other nodes are currently transmitting data signals; short for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Dete






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. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.






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






31. A small segment of data that is bundled for sending over transmission media. Each packet contains the address of the computer or peripheral device to which it is being sent.






32. 'The backslash mark () used by Microsoft Windows and DOS in file names. Mac files use a colon (:) - and UNIX and Linux use the forward slash (/) as the path separator.'






33. A network name that wireless routers use to identify themselves.






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






35. '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






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






37. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






38. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'






39. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'






40. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine






41. 'The set of programs on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks such as word processing - sending e-mail - balancing a budget - creating presentations - editing photos - taking an online course - and playing games.'






42. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.






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






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






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






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






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






48. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).






49. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.






50. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'