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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 special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.






2. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






3. '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.'






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






5. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.






6. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.






7. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






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






9. '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.'






10. Software that is developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs (such as a wood inventory system for a sawmill) as opposed to software that is useful across a range of industries (such as word processing software).






11. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.






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






13. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






14. One billion hertz






15. 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.






16. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.






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






18. '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.'






19. '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






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






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






22. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






23. 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.






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






25. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.






26. A special numerical code that prioritizes requests from various devices. These requests then are placed in the interrupt table in the computer's primary memory.






27. 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.






28. '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






29. '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.'






30. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






31. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.






32. '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






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






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






35. The first commercially available operating system to incorporate a graphical user interface (GUI) with user-friendly point-and-click technology.






36. A computer that is intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer - plus peripheral devices.






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






38. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.






39. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.






40. A device that allows you to capture sound waves - such as those created by your voice - and transfer them to digital format on your computer.






41. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.






42. An application that is still under development.






43. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.






44. A program for editing digital video.






45. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'






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






47. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






48. '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.'






49. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.






50. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.