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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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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 special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'
brightness
jam signal
star topology
local bus
2. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'
gadget
folder
patient simulator
network navigation device
3. 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.
digital video interface(DVI)
packet (data packet)
personal area network (PAN)
surrond-sound speaker
4. 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.
financial planning software
BD-ROM disc
graphical user interface (GUI)
bus (linear bus) topology
5. The ability of an operating system to perform more than one process at a time.
blu-ray disc(BD)
platter
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
multitask
6. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).
twisted pair cable
client/server network (server-based network)
processing
desktop computer
7. '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.'
computer
802.11 standard
multitask
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
8. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.
passive topology
integrated software application
blu-ray disc(BD)
token method
9. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.
nonimpact printer
Web-based application software
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
firewire 800
10. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
external hard drive
Web-based application software
router
11. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'
utility program
modem card
file compression utility
desktop
12. 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.
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
response time
wide area network (WAN)
entertainment software
13. '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
brute force attack
network administrator
server
Mac OS
14. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.
proprietary software
integrated help
network-ready device
video graphics array (VGA) port
15. Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.
hibernate
information
thrashing
digital video editing software
16. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.
keyboard
information technology(IT)
memory module (memory card)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
17. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.
multitask
coaxial cable
patient simulator
desktop
18. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.
Disk Cleanup
fiber-optic cable
gigabit Ethernet
bit depth
19. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'
DVD-ROM
dedicated server
communications server
cold boot
20. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r
interrupt handler
DVD+R/RW
file
word processing software
21. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.
file server
operating system(OS)
device driver
application server
22. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.
bastion host
system evaluation
pixel
printer
23. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
gigabit Ethernet
bluetooth technology
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
24. '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.'
transceiver
biometric authentication device
platter
sector
25. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
fiber-optic cable
eSata
client
universal serial bus (USB) port
26. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.
network interface card(NIC)
spam
file
volatile storage
27. See local bus.
digital divide
front side bus (FSB)
switch
pixel
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.'
Recycle Bin
graphical user interface (GUI)
universal serial bus (USB) port
Software as a Service (SaaS)
29. Unwanted or junk e-mail
spam
firmware
tax preparation software
financial planning software
30. A home that has a computer and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network.
project management software
ditgital home
stylus
integrated help
31. 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.
contrast ratio
wireless media
ExpressCard
system software
32. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
volatile storage
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
Device Manager
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
33. Programs for editing photographs and other images.
image editing software (photo editing software)
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
trackpoint device
node
34. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.
Task Manager utility
expansion card (adapter card)
Web page authoring software
video memory
35. '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.'
ExpressCard
sector
system software
tax preparation software
36. A drive that uses the same kind if memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.
random access memory (RAM)
star topology
Disk Cleanup
solid state drive(SSD)
37. A group of icons collected for easy access.
cold boot
platform
network operating system (NOS)
toolbar
38. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
system software
intranet
dedicated server
39. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'
system software
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
project management software
40. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.
operating system (OS)
binary language
backward compatibility
optical drive
41. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.
multimedia software
swap file (page file)
ring (loop) topology
application programming interface (API)
42. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.
offshoring
sector
freeware
hardware
43. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.
internal hard drive
proprietary software
gigabyte(GB)
authentication server
44. 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.
bus (linear bus) topology
affective computing
fiber-optic cable
contrast ratio
45. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.
network
ergonomics
Task Manager utility
file management
46. '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.'
file path
system unit
personal information manager (PIM) software
hacker
47. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.
system software
scrollbar
client/server network (server-based network)
firewall
48. An index of all sector numbers that the hard drive stores in a table to keep track of which sectors hold which files.
fiber-optic cable
file allocation table (FAT)
wizard
hyperthreading
49. '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.'
cold boot
video card (video adapter)
QWERTY keyboard
accounting software
50. 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
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
basic input/output system (BIOS)
digital video interface(DVI)
tablet PC