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






2. '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.'






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






4. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.






5. 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.






6. 'The process of identifying a computer user - based on a login or username and password. The computer system determines whether the computer user is authorized and what level of access is to be granted on the network.'






7. 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.






8. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






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






10. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).






11. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.






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






13. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.






14. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.






15. 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.






16. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.






17. 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.






18. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.






19. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.






20. 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.






21. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






22. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.






23. '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.'






24. 'A method of data collision detection in which a node connected to the network listens (that is - has carrier sense) to determine that no other nodes are currently transmitting data signals; short for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Dete






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






26. Impact of read/write head against magnetic platter of the hard drive; often results in data loss.






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






28. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.






29. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'






30. 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.






31. A fast transfer port.






32. '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.'






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






34. 'A form included in many productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document - spreadsheet - or presentation.'






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






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






37. 'As its name implies - the computer's desktop puts at your fingertips all of the elements necessary for a productive work session and that are typically found on or near the top of a traditional desk - such as files and folders.'






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






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






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






41. 'The process that occurs after the read/write head of the hard drive locates the correct track - and then waits for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head.'






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






43. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r






44. A group of icons collected for easy access.






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






46. A hardware device used to enter - or input - data (text - images - and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer. Some input devices are keyboards and mice.






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






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






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






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







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