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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.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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 process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.
sound card
CSMA/CD
cold boot
desktop publishing (DTP) software
2. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.
template
database server
port
ergonomics
3. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'
access card reader
print queue
possessed object
Ethernet network
4. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
real-time operating system (RTOS)
binary language
proxy server
5. A group of icons collected for easy access.
Ethernet network
Web server
toolbar
Web page authoring software
6. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances (approximately 30 feet for bluetooth 1 and 60 feet for bluetooth 2). Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets t
embedded computer
bluetooth
Moore's Law
Blu-ray disc
7. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.
software
legacy technology
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
wide area network (WAN)
8. Portable - nonvolatile memory.
server
bus (linear bus) topology
webcam
flash memory card
9. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
network topology
spooler
10. '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.'
e-mail server
router
microphone(mic)
seek time
11. 'Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar - address book - notepad - and to-do lists.'
hard drive
video graphics array (VGA) port
operating system(OS)
personal information manager (PIM) software
12. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'
cache memory
gadget
client/server network
operating system(OS)
13. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.
data collision
computer literate
piggybacking
proprietary software
14. '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.'
tax preparation software
track
802.11 standard
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
15. A low-power mode for electronic devices such as computers that saves electric poer consumption and sace your computer settings where you left off. When the computer is 'woken up -' you can resume working more quickly that when cold booting the comput
ribbon
library
tablet PC
sleep mode
16. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.
data mining
hibernate
accounting software
output device
17. 'A type of network design in which users are not responsible for creating their own data backups or providing security for their computers; instead - those tasks are handled by a centralized server - software - and a system administrator.'
centralized
digital video interface(DVI)
ribbon
template
18. A network name that wireless routers use to identify themselves.
service set identifier (SSID)
all-in-one computer
DVD-R/RW
DVD-ROM
19. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.
bit depth
device driver
hyperthreading
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
20. 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.
kernel (supervisor program)
boot process
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
registry
21. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.
open source software
real-time operating system (RTOS)
bus (linear bus) topology
Device Manager
22. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.
boot process
digital divide
mainframe
local bus
23. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'
dedicated server
network-ready device
latency
network operating system (NOS)
24. 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.
system software
presentation software
tax preparation software
e-mail server
25. '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
stylus
Backup and Restore utility
binary language
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
26. '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.'
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
netbook
course management software
service set identifier (SSID)
27. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
gigabit Ethernet
information technology(IT)
computer-aided design (CAD)
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
28. 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.
byte
customer relationship management (CRM) software
jam signal
video card (video adapter)
29. A measure of processing speed equal to 1 million hertz.
passive topology
server
megahertz(MHz)
liquid crystal display(LCD)
30. One billion hertz
gigahertz(GHz)
DVD-RAM
thrashing
thermal printer
31. '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.'
accounting software
operating system(OS)
application software
source code
32. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'
internal hard drive
power supply
node
database software
33. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.
network-attached storage (NAS) device
information
software
event
34. 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.
volatile storage
sector
desktop computer
offshoring
35. Manipulating or organizing data into information.
gigahertz(GHz)
folder
personal information manager (PIM) software
processing
36. The first commercially available operating system to incorporate a graphical user interface (GUI) with user-friendly point-and-click technology.
user interface
Mac OS
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
network architecture
37. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'
platter
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
patient simulator
touch pad
38. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.
DVD-R/RW
scrollbar
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
computer literate
39. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).
UNIX
patient simulator
application software
client
40. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.
video card
network administrator
wizard
metropolitan area network (MAN)
41. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen
software piracy
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
cache memory
warm boot
42. A measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce. If the contrast ratio is too low - colors tend to fade when the brightness is adjusted to a high or low setting.
open source software
packet screening
system software
contrast ratio
43. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'
Windows
seek time
file
productivity software
44. See local bus.
front side bus (FSB)
beta version
aspect radio
application programming interface (API)
45. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.
Safe mode
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
print queue
trackpoint device
46. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.
device driver
kilobyte(KB)
ExpressCard
software license
47. The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.
twisted pair cable
audio editing software
nanotechnology
application software
48. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.
Linux
Blu-ray disc
backward compatibility
ribbon
49. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.
basic input/output system (BIOS)
node
expansion card (adapter card)
access time
50. 'A program with a specific purpose that must guarantee certain response times for particular computing tasks - or else the machine's application is useless. Real-time operating systems are found in many types of robotic equipment.'
real-time operating system (RTOS)
Web-based application software
802.11 standard
Linux