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






2. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.






3. 'A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.'






4. '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.'






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






6. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.






7. A list of commands that displays on the screen.






8. The ability to easily add more users to a network without affecting the performance of the other network nodes (computers or peripherals).






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






10. 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.






11. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






12. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






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






14. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.






15. A device that holds all permanently stored programs and data; can be located inside the system unit or attached to the system unit via a USB port.






16. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.






17. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.






18. (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






19. 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.






20. See eSata.






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






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






23. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






24. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.






25. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.






26. An application that is still under development.






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






28. A folder on a Windows desktop in which deleted files from the hard drive are held until permanently purged from the system.






29. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






33. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.






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






35. 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.






36. '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.'






37. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'






38. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.






39. 'The time it takes for the hard drive's read/write heads to move over the surface of the disk - between tracks - to the correct track.'






40. A data-processing device that gathers - processes - outputs - and stores digital data and information.






41. 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.






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






43. A home that has a computer and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network.






44. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.






45. 'Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied - distributed - or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.'






46. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






47. A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.






48. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.






49. '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.'






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