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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 language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






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






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






4. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






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






6. The process of users transferring files between computers.






7. A measurement used in comparing software and hardware performance. Benchmarks are created using software applications that are specifically designed to push the limits of computer performance.






8. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'






9. '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.'






10. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.






11. 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.






12. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.






13. A device (such as a printer or external hard drive) that can be attached directly to a network instead of needing to attach to a computer on the network.






14. '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:.'






15. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine






16. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.






17. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






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






19. A program that takes out redundancies in a file to reduce the file size.






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






21. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.






22. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'






23. See eSata.






24. A container designed to hold multiple data packets.






25. '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.'






26. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






27. '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.'






28. When two computers send data at the same time and the sets of data collide somewhere in the media.






29. The first commercially available operating system to incorporate a graphical user interface (GUI) with user-friendly point-and-click technology.






30. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard






31. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






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






33. '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.'






34. '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.'






35. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.






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






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






38. The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.






39. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.






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






41. 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






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






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






44. '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.'






45. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.






46. '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.'






47. Any object that a user carries to identify him- or herself and that grants the user access to a computer system or computer facility.






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






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






50. A fast transfer port.