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Technology In Action - 2
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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. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.
software
mainframe
ribbon
file path
2. A software holding area for printing jobs.
software
print queue
system software
preemptive multitasking
3. 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
optical mouse
menu
basic input/output system (BIOS)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
4. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'
source code
financial planning software
surrond-sound speaker
biometric authentication device
5. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.
external hard drive
network operating system (NOS)
aspect radio
optical media
6. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps). See also data transfer rate.
binary language
icon
intranet
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
7. '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.'
client/server network
simulation software
access card reader
nonimpact printer
8. A measurement used in comparing software and hardware performance. Benchmarks are created using software applications that are specifically designed to push the limits of computer performance.
packet screening
output device
benchmark
accounting software
9. A special circuit board in the system unit that contains the central processeing unit (CPU) - the memory (RAM) chips - and the slots available for expansion cards; all of the other boards (video cards - sound cards - and so on) connect to it to recie
application server
system software
motherboard
track
10. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).
output device
Windows
monitor (display screen)
3D sound card
11. 'The process of looking at a computer's subsystems - what they do - and how they perform to determine whether the computer system has the right hardware components to do what the user ultimately wants it to do.'
data collision
hybrid topology
system evaluation
nanotechnology
12. 'A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.'
output device
mainframe
application programming interface (API)
customer relationship management (CRM) software
13. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'
project management software
cache memory
file server
coaxial cable
14. '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.'
Last Known Good Configuration
gigabit Ethernet
file
processing
15. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
power-on self-test (POST)
server
binary digit(bit)
word processing software
16. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.
Error-Checking
track
coaxial cable
Recycle Bin
17. '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.'
nanoscience
ExpressCard
widget
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
18. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.
Windows
printer
DVD-RAM
authentication server
19. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.
custom installation
Mac OS
mouse
freeware
20. The process of users transferring files between computers.
device driver
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
motherboard
memory module (memory card)
21. 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.
Cat 6 cable
BD-ROM disc
plotter
local area network (LAN)
22. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.
client/server network
metropolitan area network (MAN)
3D sound card
swap file (page file)
23. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'
nonimpact printer
Recycle Bin
QWERTY keyboard
graphics processing unit (GPU)
24. '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
device driver
kernel (supervisor program)
customer relationship management (CRM) software
sleep mode
25. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.
full installation
software piracy
authentication server
network adapter
26. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.
Task Manager utility
possessed object
coaxial cable
router
27. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).
monitor (display screen)
proxy server
bridge
client/server network
28. 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.
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
file name
all-in-one computer
star topology
29. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.
network architecture
proprietary software
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
desktop computer
30. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.
QWERTY keyboard
microphone(mic)
network administrator
bastion host
31. System software that controls hardware devices.
megabyte(MB)
network-ready device
Disk Cleanup
firmware
32. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'
mouse
media access control (MAC) address
network
nanoscience
33. 'The exact location of a file - starting with the drive in which the file is located - and including all folders - subfolders (if any) - the file name - and the extension. (Example: C:Usersusername DocumentsIllustrationsEBronte.jpg)'
network administrator
transmission media
file path
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
34. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.
Device Manager
application software
video graphics array (VGA) port
kernel memory
35. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.
solid state drive(SSD)
mouse
system requirements
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
36. The set of programs that run on a computer to help 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.
application software
coaxial cable
firewall
Backup and Restore utility
37. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.
motherboard
flat-panel monitor
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
authentication server
38. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'
network operating system (NOS)
front side bus (FSB)
custom installation
program
39. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'
Task Manager utility
mainframe
network navigation device
communications server
40. A printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
nonimpact printer
spooler
local bus
41. The most commonly used wired Ethernet standard deployed in devices designed for home networks which provides bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps.
protocol
hibernate
gigabit Ethernet
hyperthreading
42. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
public domain
touch screen
physical memory
43. A network configuration in which the computers and peripherals are laid out in a configuration resembling a circle. Data flows around the circle from device to device in one direction only.
node
Error-Checking
metropolitan area network (MAN)
ring (loop) topology
44. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
software suite
desktop computer
integrated software application
45. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.
viewing angle
transceiver
video graphics array (VGA) port
Web page authoring software
46. A network name that wireless routers use to identify themselves.
real-time operating system (RTOS)
service set identifier (SSID)
inkjet printer
virtual memory
47. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
optical mouse
fiber-optic cable
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
user interface
48. 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.
financial planning software
network
hardware
touch pad
49. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.
thrashing
Windows 7
Web-based application software
cold boot
50. A group of icons collected for easy access.
packet (data packet)
ribbon
cache memory
Backup and Restore utility