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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 portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'






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






3. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.






4. A program for editing digital video.






5. 'The mechanism that retrieves (reads) and records (writes) the magnetic data to and from a data disk. They move from the outer edge of the spinning platters to the center - up to 50 times per second.'






6. About a billion bytes






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






8. 'As its name implies - the computer's desktop puts at your fingertips all of the elements necessary for a productive work session and that are typically found on or near the top of a traditional desk - such as files and folders.'






9. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.






10. '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.'






11. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.






12. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.






13. 'The exact location of a file - starting with the drive in which the file is located - and including all folders - subfolders (if any) - the file name - and the extension. (Example: C:Usersusername DocumentsIllustrationsEBronte.jpg)'






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






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






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






17. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.






18. '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.'






19. 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.






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






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






22. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.






23. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.






24. 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.






25. '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.'






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. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






28. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.






29. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.






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






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






32. 'A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.'






33. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






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






38. A printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).






39. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.






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






41. Impact of read/write head against magnetic platter of the hard drive; often results in data loss.






42. 'A private corporate network that is used exclusively by company employees to facilitate information sharing - database access - group scheduling - videoconferencing - and other employee and customer collaborations.'






43. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.






44. 'Software - often used for training purposes - which allows the user to experience or control an event as if it is reality.'






45. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.






46. '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.'






47. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.






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






49. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.






50. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'