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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. 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.






2. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.






3. A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology.






4. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).






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






6. 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.






7. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






8. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






9. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.






10. The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.






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






12. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'






13. '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.'






14. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






15. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.






16. '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.'






17. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.






18. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






19. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.






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






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






22. 'In Windows 7 - a folder that is used to display files from different locations as if they were all saved in a single folder - regardless of where they are actually stored in the file hierarchy.'






23. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.






24. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






25. A Windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive.






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






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






28. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.






29. An expansion card that attached to the motherboard inside the system unit and the enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.






30. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.






31. System software that controls hardware devices.






32. 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.






33. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.






34. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.






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






36. An interface port that transfers data at 400 Mbps.






37. One billion hertz






38. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






39. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'






40. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'






41. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'






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






43. A group of icons collected for easy access.






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






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






46. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.






47. A type of technology used to transmit video signals; used on newer LCD monitors - as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors.






48. '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.'






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






50. 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.