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






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






3. 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.






4. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.






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






6. 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.






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






8. 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.






9. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.






10. 'The technology that enables the operating system - once it is booted up - to recognize automatically any new peripherals and configure them to work with the system.'






11. Video interface technology that newer LCD monitors - as well as other mutlimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors - use to connect to a PC.






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






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






14. A server that acts as a repository for application software.






15. 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.






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






17. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






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






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






20. The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.






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






22. '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.'






23. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).






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






25. 'An electronic filing system best used for larger and more complicated groups of data that require more than one table and the ability to group - sort - and retrieve data and generate reports.'






26. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.






27. 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.






28. '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.'






29. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.






30. 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.






31. '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.'






32. '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






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






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






35. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'






36. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'






37. The ability of an operating system to perform more than one process at a time.






38. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






39. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.






40. 'The top level of the filing structure in a computer system. In Windows computers - the root directory of the hard drive is represented as C:.'






41. 'Small blocks of memory - located directly on and next to the central processing unit (CPU) chip - that act as holding places for recently or frequently used instructions or data that the CPU accesses the most. When these instructions or data are sto






42. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.






43. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






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






45. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.






46. A small - tough-sensitive screen at the base of a notebook keyboard. To use the touchpad - you simply move your finger across the pad to direct the cursor.






47. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'






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






49. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.






50. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.







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