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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. 'The main tool for finding - viewing - and managing the contents of your computer by showing the location and contents of every drive - folder - and file.'






2. 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.






3. System software that controls hardware devices.






4. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).






5. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.






6. '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)'






7. A software holding area for printing jobs.






8. A program or hardware mechanism that controls which computer is allowed to use the transmission media in a network at a certain time.






9. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data ( the 1s and the 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.






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






11. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances (approximately 30 feet for bluetooth 1 and 60 feet for bluetooth 2). Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets t






12. A specially designed computer chip that resides inside another device - such as a car. These self-contained computer devices have their own programming and typically neither recieve input from users nor interact with other systems.






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






14. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.






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






16. '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






17. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.






18. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.






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






20. Software that is developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs (such as a wood inventory system for a sawmill) as opposed to software that is useful across a range of industries (such as word processing software).






21. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'






22. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.






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






24. An operating system (OS) that enables more than one user to access the computer system at one time by efficiently juggling all the requests from multiple users.






25. A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus(USB) port on a computer and stores data digitally. Also called USB drive - jump drive - or thumb drive.






26. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.






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






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






29. Eight binary digits(bits)






30. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.






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






32. 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.






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






34. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen






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






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






37. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.






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






39. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






40. '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.'






41. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.






42. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.






43. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.






44. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together - including the computer's processor (its brains) - its memory - and the many circuit boards that help the computer function.






45. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.






46. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.






47. '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.'






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






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






50. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.