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Technology In Action - 2
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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 hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
plotter
transceiver
gadget
directory
2. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.
token
head crash
online mapping service
public domain
3. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'
speaker
course management software
integrated help
home network server
4. 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.
nonimpact printer
gigahertz(GHz)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
system restore point
5. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps). See also data transfer rate.
pixel
copyleft
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
bloatware
6. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'
extranet
binary digit(bit)
print server
device driver
7. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.
track
file path
source code
audio editing software
8. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'
twisted pair cable
custom installation
Windows 7
device driver
9. '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
liquid crystal display(LCD)
network administrator
operating system (OS)
system software
10. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.
print server
optical media
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
trackball mouse
11. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.
brute force attack
read/write head
public domain
open source software
12. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.
Device Manager
mainframe
power-on self-test (POST)
preemptive multitasking
13. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.
custom installation
service set identifier (SSID)
System Restore
metropolitan area network (MAN)
14. 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.
touch screen
track
desktop computer
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
15. 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.
physical memory
supercomputer
software piracy
plotter
16. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'
folder
platter
software
power supply
17. '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.'
network navigation device
authentication
output device
device driver
18. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.
head crash
client
cold boot
CSMA/CD
19. 'The top level of the filing structure in a computer system. In Windows computers - the root directory of the hard drive is represented as C:.'
access time
root directory
e-mail server
Backup and Restore utility
20. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'
file management
flat-panel monitor
application programming interface (API)
project management software
21. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).
proxy server
network-attached storage (NAS) device
bluetooth technology
widget
22. A device that allows you to capture sound waves - such as those created by your voice - and transfer them to digital format on your computer.
file
microphone(mic)
software
spam
23. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.
software
network adapter
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
volatile storage
24. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'
course management software
bastion host
possessed object
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
25. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
network interface card (NIC)
core
paging
DVD+R/RW
26. A fast transfer port.
router
eSata
network interface card (NIC)
icon
27. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'
financial planning software
sound card
keyboard
desktop computer
28. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.
command-driven interface
printer
eSata
Ethernet network
29. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
sound card
Internet appliance
directory
30. 'Software - often used for training purposes - which allows the user to experience or control an event as if it is reality.'
gigabyte(GB)
personal information manager (PIM) software
spooler
simulation software
31. 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.
file compression utility
Mac OS
optical mouse
sound card
32. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'
sound card
clock speed
star topology
public domain
33. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.
terminator
Device Manager
spam
Blu-ray disc
34. '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.'
output device
802.11 standard
local area network (LAN)
physical memory
35. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'
expansion card (adapter card)
basic input/output system (BIOS)
network architecture
jam signal
36. 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.
gigabyte(GB)
system software
kernel (supervisor program)
hardware
37. 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).
accounting software
router
thermal printer
Web page authoring software
38. 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.
system unit
piggybacking
video card
taskbar
39. 'An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales - accounts receivable - inventory purchases - and accounts payable.'
802.11 standard
platter
operating system(OS)
accounting software
40. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'
computer forensics
system restore point
event
byte
41. '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.'
menu-driven interface
authentication
computer-aided design (CAD)
power supply
42. '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.'
database software
DVD-ROM
thrashing
project management software
43. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.
peripheral device
offshoring
optical mouse
Web-based application software
44. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.
intranet
audio editing software
file server
drawing software (illustration software)
45. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).
application software
twisted pair cable
switch
toolbar
46. See eSata.
external SATA
software
network operating system (NOS)
biometric authentication device
47. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
front side bus (FSB)
piggybacking
home area network (HAN)
server
48. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.
clock speed
bluetooth technology
brute force attack
volatile storage
49. 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.
surrond-sound speaker
S-video (super video)
swap file (page file)
project management software
50. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms
communications server
expansion card (adapter card)
coaxial cable
custom installation