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






2. A device that holds all permanently stored programs and data; can be located inside the system unit or attached to the system unit via a USB port.






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






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






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






6. A program for editing digital video.






7. RAM that is included as part of a video card.






8. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.






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






10. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).






11. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






12. 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.






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






14. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.






15. '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.'






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






17. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






18. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'






19. '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.'






20. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






21. '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.'






22. The ability to easily add more users to a network without affecting the performance of the other network nodes (computers or peripherals).






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






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






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






26. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.






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






28. A folder on a Windows desktop in which deleted files from the hard drive are held until permanently purged from the system.






29. The process of restarting the system while it's powered on.






30. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.






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






32. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.






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






34. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine






35. '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






36. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.






37. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'






38. 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.






39. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.






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






41. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






42. '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.'






43. '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.'






44. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.






45. '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:.'






46. A drive that uses the same kind if memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.






47. A device similar to a switch in an Ethernet network. It takes the place of a wireless network adapter and helps relay data between network nodes.






48. A low-power mode for electronic devices such as computers that saves electric poer consumption and sace your computer settings where you left off. When the computer is 'woken up -' you can resume working more quickly that when cold booting the comput






49. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.






50. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.