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






2. 'An alternative to more traditional mapping software programs; easily accessible with any Internet connection and updated more frequently than offline services. Examples include MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps - Google Maps - and Google Earth.'






3. 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






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






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






6. '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.'






7. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'






8. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'






9. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'






10. '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.'






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






12. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.






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






14. '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.'






15. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.






16. '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.'






17. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.






18. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.






19. 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.






20. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.






21. The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.






22. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






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






24. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






25. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).






26. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






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






28. 'The technology that enables the operating system - once it is booted up - to recognize automatically any new peripherals and configure them to work with the system.'






29. 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.






30. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






31. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'






32. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.






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






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






35. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.






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






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






38. 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.






39. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'






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






41. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.






42. 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.






43. 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.






44. 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.






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






46. '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






47. '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






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






49. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






50. A type of audio processing that makes the listener experience sound as if it were coming from all directions.