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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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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 unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.
kilobyte(KB)
Task Scheduler utility
operating system (OS)
sound card
2. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'
Blu-ray disc
taskbar
information
volatile storage
3. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
DVD-R/RW
nonvolatile storage
course management software
library
4. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
mapping program
local area network (LAN)
platter
5. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.
Web-based application software
flat-panel monitor
course management software
network architecture
6. 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.
device driver
warm boot
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
network-ready device
7. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.
operating system(OS)
interrupt
DVD-R/RW
sound card
8. An output device for sound.
speaker
expansion card (adapter card)
inkjet printer
decentralized
9. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.
computer literate
network interface card(NIC)
Linux
authentication server
10. A collection of files stored on a computer.
network
desktop publishing (DTP) software
command-driven interface
folder
11. See eSata.
open source software
icon
external SATA
local bus
12. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
toolbar
touch pad
network interface card(NIC)
13. A specially designed computer chip that resides inside another device - such as a car. These self-contained computer devices have their own programming and typically neither recieve input from users nor interact with other systems.
hybrid topology
keyboard
service set identifier (SSID)
embedded computer
14. 'The technology that enables the operating system - once it is booted up - to recognize automatically any new peripherals and configure them to work with the system.'
hybrid topology
coaxial cable
taskbar
Plug and Play (PnP)
15. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'
event
system file
supercomputer
network
16. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.
UNIX
affective computing
network-attached storage (NAS) device
server
17. '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.'
bloatware
accounting software
read-only memory (ROM)
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
18. A group of icons collected for easy access.
ribbon
gadget
user interface
all-in-one printer
19. 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.
ExpressCard
twisted pair cable
bluetooth technology
clock speed
20. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
volatile storage
device driver
library
kernel (supervisor program)
21. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.
source code
file name
database server
offshoring
22. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.
packet (data packet)
affective computing
bloatware
ring (loop) topology
23. 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.
binary language
system software
e-mail server
root directory
24. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
directory
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
seek time
nonvolatile storage
25. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
wireless access point (WAP)
authentication
hard drive
26. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.
icon
network-attached storage (NAS) device
solid state drive(SSD)
router
27. A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers - it doesn't require much wrist motion - so it is considered healthier for your wrist than a traditional mouse.
graphical user interface (GUI)
optical drive
trackball mouse
macro
28. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'
firmware
online mapping service
system software
computer-aided design (CAD)
29. '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.'
benchmark
database software
ribbon
user interface
30. Eight binary digits(bits)
bluetooth technology
video card (video adapter)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
byte
31. 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
basic input/output system (BIOS)
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
Windows Explorer
multimedia software
32. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.
optical mouse
Task Manager utility
communications server
kernel memory
33. See local bus.
coaxial cable
front side bus (FSB)
system requirements
network architecture
34. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.
system software
flash memory card
information technology(IT)
customer relationship management (CRM) software
35. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.
impact printer
CSMA/CD
hard drive
Web page authoring software
36. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.
proxy server
surround sound
network
flat-panel monitor
37. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.
Web server
computer forensics
file management
command-driven interface
38. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.
spreadsheet software
bridge
mainframe
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
39. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.
tax preparation software
service set identifier (SSID)
video card (video adapter)
thrashing
40. A fast transfer port.
benchmark
expansion card (adapter card)
patient simulator
eSata
41. 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
gigabit Ethernet
bluetooth
proprietary software
monitor (display screen)
42. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'
optical media
Last Known Good Configuration
clock speed
internal hard drive
43. An expansion card that attached to the motherboard inside the system unit and the enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
sound card
menu
network adapter
44. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.
boot process
extranet
word processing software
print server
45. '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.'
local bus
local area network (LAN)
touch screen
Windows 7
46. A folder on a Windows desktop in which deleted files from the hard drive are held until permanently purged from the system.
modem port
Recycle Bin
port
file management
47. '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.'
802.11 standard
token
operating system(OS)
entertainment software
48. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.
data
hard drive
video card (video adapter)
output device
49. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.
memory module (memory card)
binary language
e-mail server
possessed object
50. 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.
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
head crash
benchmark
virtual memory