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Technology In Action - 2
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1. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.
Backup and Restore utility
bridge
hibernate
platter
2. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.
digital divide
proxy server
passive topology
firewire 400
3. RAM that is included as part of a video card.
system software
terabyte (TB)
preemptive multitasking
video memory
4. 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.
gigahertz(GHz)
system software
all-in-one printer
core
5. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.
clock speed
media access control (MAC) address
internal hard drive
access method
6. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
network navigation device
peripheral device
processing
7. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.
binary digit(bit)
freeware
offshoring
netbook
8. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'
Windows 7
aspect radio
system restore point
taskbar
9. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.
plotter
proprietary software
operating system (OS)
productivity software
10. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.
track
client/server network (server-based network)
taskbar
metropolitan area network (MAN)
11. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms
solid state drive (SSD)
Recycle Bin
coaxial cable
fiber-optic cable
12. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.
word processing software
aspect radio
webcam
piggybacking
13. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'
custom installation
flash memory card
extranet
virtual reality program
14. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.
optical mouse
mainframe
network adapter
DVD+R/RW
15. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
ExpressCard
copyleft
network administrator
16. A set of memory chips - located on the motherboard - which stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.
read-only memory (ROM)
router
offshoring
power-on self-test (POST)
17. '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.'
Ethernet network
swap file (page file)
course management software
Safe mode
18. Eight binary digits(bits)
input device
microphone(mic)
random access memory (RAM)
byte
19. 'System that is used to control many 'back office' operations and processing functions such as billing - production - inventory management - and human resources management.'
bridge
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
Last Known Good Configuration
frame
20. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).
ExpressCard
hacker
transmission media
client
21. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.
Windows 7
folder
spreadsheet software
biometric authentication device
22. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
device driver
brute force attack
802.11 standard
image editing software (photo editing software)
23. A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus(USB) port on a computer and stores data digitally. Also called USB drive - jump drive - or thumb drive.
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
Web-based application software
system software
sector
24. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.
data mining
inkjet printer
computer forensics
System Restore
25. 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.
Web-based application software
router
client/server network (server-based network)
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
26. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.
Web server
bit depth
3D sound card
mapping program
27. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.
print server
integrated software application
cursor control key
dedicated server
28. A container designed to hold multiple data packets.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
frame
ring (loop) topology
event
29. An operating system (OS) that enables more than one user to access the computer system at one time by efficiently juggling all the requests from multiple users.
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
network
virtual memory
front side bus (FSB)
30. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'
server
authentication server
system software
network adapter
31. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.
S-video (super video)
file name
beta version
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
32. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).
icon
volatile storage
software
metropolitan area network (MAN)
33. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.
hard drive
pixel
application software
access time
34. A method of optical storage for digital data; originally developed for storing digital audio.
Recycle Bin
compact disc(CD)
digital divide
modem port
35. The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigates to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious.
data mining
802.11 standard
sector
thrashing
36. Any object that a user carries to identify him- or herself and that grants the user access to a computer system or computer facility.
possessed object
CSMA/CD
clock speed
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
37. 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.
trackpoint device
simulation software
video card
plotter
38. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.
boot process
client/server network (server-based network)
compact disc(CD)
sector
39. '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
source code
template
volatile storage
cache memory
40. 'A form included in many productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document - spreadsheet - or presentation.'
system file
coaxial cable
template
operating system(OS)
41. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
Web-based application software
kernel memory
system software
42. 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.
expansion card (adapter card)
client/server network (server-based network)
platform
DVD+R/RW
43. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
Moore's Law
liquid crystal display(LCD)
Windows Explorer
44. '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.'
course management software
firmware
productivity software
802.11 standard
45. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'
productivity software
jam signal
local area network (LAN)
network administrator
46. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.
Last Known Good Configuration
software
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
Windows Explorer
47. 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.
integrated help
spreadsheet software
network-ready device
viewing angle
48. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.
star topology
packet (data packet)
System Restore
wireless range extender
49. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'
track
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
graphics processing unit (GPU)
software license
50. 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.
personal information manager (PIM) software
microphone(mic)
server
paging
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