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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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1. 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.






2. A group of icons collected for easy access.






3. 'Someone who has training in computer and peripheral maintenance and repair - network design - and the installation of network software; installs new equipment - configures computers for users - repairs equipment - and assigns network access to users






4. 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.






5. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.






6. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.






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






8. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.






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






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






11. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'






12. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.






13. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.






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






15. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






16. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'






17. The instructions programmers write in a higher-level language.






18. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.






19. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'






20. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).






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






22. A server used to fulfill one specific function (such as handling e-mail).






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






24. A set of memory chips - located on the motherboard - which stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.






25. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.






26. The most popular transmission media option for Ethernet networks. UTP cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce electrical interference.






27. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.






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






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






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






32. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.






33. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.






34. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.






35. A collection of files stored on a computer.






36. 'A tag that looks like a sticker or label - is attached to a batch of merchandise - and contains a microchip that holds a unique sequence of numbers used to identify the product to which it is attached.'






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






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






39. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






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






41. 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.






42. The set of programs that enables a computer's hardware devices and application software to work together; it includes the operating system and utility programs.






43. 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.






44. '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.'






45. A small - compact portable computer.






46. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.






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






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






49. '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.'






50. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'






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