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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.






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






3. '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.'






4. 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.






5. A portion of the hard drive containing all the different configurations (settings) used by the Windows operating system (OS) as well as by other applications.






6. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.






7. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






13. The 802.11 standard for wireless data transmissions established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).






14. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).






15. A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.






16. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.






17. A measure of processing speed equal to 1 million hertz.






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






19. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.






20. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






21. A small segment of data that is bundled for sending over transmission media. Each packet contains the address of the computer or peripheral device to which it is being sent.






22. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.






23. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






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






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






26. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.






27. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






28. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.






29. '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






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






31. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.






32. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






33. A device such as a monitor - printer - or keyboard that connects to the system unit through ports.






34. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.






35. A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers - it doesn't require much wrist motion - so it is considered healthier for your wrist than a traditional mouse.






36. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.






37. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.






38. A port that is slightly larger than a standard phone jack and transfers data at speeds of up to 10 -000Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or a network.






39. A Windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction necessary on your part.






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.






41. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






42. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).






43. '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.'






44. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.






45. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.






46. A display that uses organic compounds to produce light when exposed to an electric current. Unlike LCD's - OLEDs do not require a backlight to function and therefore draw less power and have a much thinner display - sometimes as thin as 3mm.






47. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.






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






49. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.






50. 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







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