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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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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. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).
binary language
drawing software (illustration software)
wireless access point (WAP)
hacker
2. 'An attack delivered by specialized hacking software that tries many combinations of letters - numbers - and pieces of a user ID in an attempt to discover a user password.'
spam
brute force attack
swap file (page file)
DVD-R/RW
3. A collection of files stored on a computer.
folder
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
warm boot
wizard
4. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'
utility program
desktop
token
media access control (MAC) address
5. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.
productivity software
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
bloatware
netbook
6. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.
internal hard drive
Disk Cleanup
pixel
offshoring
7. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.
internal hard drive
power-on self-test (POST)
disk defragmenter
network interface card(NIC)
8. 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.
plotter
toolbar
digital video interface(DVI)
data mining
9. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
device driver
media access control (MAC) address
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
coaxial cable
10. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes
gigabyte(GB)
protocol
kilobyte(KB)
sector
11. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'
impact printer
system software
sector
response time
12. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).
bluetooth
terabyte (TB)
track
wireless access point (WAP)
13. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.
nonimpact printer
modem port
desktop publishing (DTP) software
cache memory
14. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).
kernel memory
twisted pair cable
802.11 standard
surround sound
15. '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.'
personal information manager (PIM) software
transmission media
network navigation device
file
16. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.
megabyte(MB)
projector
drive bay
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
17. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
packet (data packet)
local area network (LAN)
switch
18. A small - compact portable computer.
notebook computer
surround sound
inkjet printer
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
19. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'
local area network (LAN)
network
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
access card reader
20. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
warm boot
track
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
computer forensics
21. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.
surrond-sound speaker
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
software
solid state drive(SSD)
22. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms
megabyte(MB)
Linux
flash memory card
coaxial cable
23. A printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).
data mining
thermal printer
switch
legacy technology
24. 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.
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
switch
CPU usage
S-video (super video)
25. 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.
BD-ROM disc
random access memory (RAM)
mapping program
digital divide
26. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.
kilobyte(KB)
UNIX
freeware
operating system(OS)
27. 'An electronic filing system best used for larger and more complicated groups of data that require more than one table and the ability to group - sort - and retrieve data and generate reports.'
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
track
database software
authentication server
28. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.
seek time
flat-panel monitor
Device Manager
impact printer
29. A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.
input device
printer
DVD-ROM
latency
30. A software holding area for printing jobs.
read/write head
input device
warm boot
print queue
31. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
ring (loop) topology
device driver
wide area network (WAN)
file management
32. A measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce. If the contrast ratio is too low - colors tend to fade when the brightness is adjusted to a high or low setting.
3D sound card
contrast ratio
blu-ray disc(BD)
wide area network (WAN)
33. Custom software application that is owned and controlled by the company that created it.
proprietary software
packet (data packet)
protocol
notebook computer
34. 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.
bus (linear bus) topology
patient simulator
e-mail server
desktop computer
35. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).
monitor (display screen)
Recycle Bin
hybrid topology
surround sound
36. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'
presentation software
window
graphical user interface (GUI)
authentication server
37. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'
scrollbar
Task Scheduler utility
binary language
backward compatibility
38. Any object that a user carries to identify him- or herself and that grants the user access to a computer system or computer facility.
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
track
network operating system (NOS)
possessed object
39. 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.
optical mouse
accounting software
software
digital video interface(DVI)
40. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'
sound card
Internet appliance
core
template
41. 'A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.'
cache memory
mainframe
random access memory (RAM)
802.11 standard
42. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.
network-attached storage (NAS) device
Disk Cleanup
biometric authentication device
keyboard
43. A computer that is intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer - plus peripheral devices.
device driver
desktop computer
latency
warm boot
44. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard
network topology
peripheral device
application software
Backup and Restore utility
45. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.
Task Scheduler utility
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
head crash
terminator
46. 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
software license
system file
mapping program
motherboard
47. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
home network server
information technology(IT)
contrast ratio
48. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.
command-driven interface
power supply
Error-Checking
hibernate
49. A server that processes and delivers incoming and outgoing e-mail.
Task Manager utility
eSata
e-mail server
ditgital home
50. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.
wide area network (WAN)
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
DVD+R/RW
802.11 standard