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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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1. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'






2. A port that can connect a wide variety of peripherial devices to the computer - including keyboards - printers - mice - smartphones - PDAs - flash drives - and digital cameras.






3. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is






4. A tag that looks like a sticker or label - is attached to a batch of merchandise - and contains a microchip that holds a unique sequence of numbers used to identify the product to which it is attached.






5. 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.






6. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.






7. A method of optical storage for digital data; originally developed for storing digital audio.






8. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'






9. 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.






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






11. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.






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






13. A group of icons collected for easy access.






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






15. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.






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






17. 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.






18. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






19. The space on the hard drive where the operating system stores data if there isn't enough random access memory (RAM) to hold all of the programs you're currently trying to run.






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






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






22. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






23. The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.






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






25. 'A prediction - named after Gordon Moore - the cofounder of Intel; states that the number of transistors on a CPU chip will double every two years.'

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26. 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.






27. '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.'






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






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






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






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






32. A circuit board with specific functions that augment the computer's basic functions and provide connections to other devices; examples include sound card and video card.






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. 'An attack delivered by specialized hacking software that tries many combinations of letters - numbers - and pieces of a user ID in an attempt to discover a user password.'






39. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.






40. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






41. '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






42. A small segment of data that is bundled for sending over transmission media. Each packet contains the address of the computer or peripheral device to which it is being sent.






43. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.






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






45. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.






46. A small - tough-sensitive screen at the base of a notebook keyboard. To use the touchpad - you simply move your finger across the pad to direct the cursor.






47. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'






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






49. '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.'






50. Unwanted or junk e-mail