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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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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. '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.'
optical mouse
Recycle Bin
open source software
personal information manager (PIM) software
2. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'
platter
application server
DVD+R/RW
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
3. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.
token
file path
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
4. The system software the controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.
kernel (supervisor program)
network operating system (NOS)
operating system(OS)
switch
5. 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.
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
trackball mouse
blu-ray disc(BD)
optical media
6. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.
internal hard drive
surround sound
software suite
CPU usage
7. An expansion card that attaches to the motherboard inside the system unit and that enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.
proprietary software
gigabyte(GB)
sound card
application software
8. Software that is developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs (such as a wood inventory system for a sawmill) as opposed to software that is useful across a range of industries (such as word processing software).
Task Manager utility
vertical market software
fiber-optic cable
system file
9. 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.
digital video interface(DVI)
sector
desktop publishing (DTP) software
system software
10. One billion hertz
legacy technology
gigahertz(GHz)
shareware
protocol
11. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'
disk defragmenter
word processing software
proprietary software
firewall
12. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.
hibernate
keyboard
Error-Checking
hard drive
13. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
Moore's Law
network navigation device
freeware
authentication
14. The most popular transmission media option for Ethernet networks. UTP cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce electrical interference.
tablet PC
system unit
terabyte (TB)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
15. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.
projector
local bus
video card
internal hard drive
16. A collection of files stored on a computer.
folder
wireless range extender
trackpoint device
expansion card (adapter card)
17. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.
aspect radio
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
mapping program
hibernate
18. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.
trackpoint device
compact disc(CD)
network interface card (NIC)
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
19. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
router
Device Manager
Windows Explorer
20. The layout and structure of the network.
network topology
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
system software
wireless media
21. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.
optical mouse
impact printer
drive bay
registry
22. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'
database software
interrupt
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
bridge
23. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.
network topology
plotter
passive topology
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
24. '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.'
platform
kernel memory
local area network (LAN)
seek time
25. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.
online mapping service
software license
aspect radio
processing
26. '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)'
file path
ethernet port
swap file (page file)
modem card
27. '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.'
desktop
connectivity port
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
ring (loop) topology
28. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.
router
Ethernet network
CPU usage
system software
29. A software holding area for printing jobs.
print queue
system evaluation
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
source code
30. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.
terabyte (TB)
biometric authentication device
Safe mode
Task Scheduler utility
31. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
solid state drive(SSD)
device driver
Software as a Service (SaaS)
32. Impact of read/write head against magnetic platter of the hard drive; often results in data loss.
head crash
media access control (MAC) address
viewing angle
Moore's Law
33. '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.'
system software
brute force attack
smartphone
database software
34. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'
window
graphical user interface (GUI)
communications server
network
35. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.
proxy server
dedicated server
kernel memory
coaxial cable
36. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.
brute force attack
digital video editing software
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
Web-based application software
37. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'
authentication
event
smartphone
proprietary software
38. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'
DVD-ROM
active topology
transceiver
blu-ray disc(BD)
39. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
application software
system unit
modem port
40. 'System that is used to control many 'back office' operations and processing functions such as billing - production - inventory management - and human resources management.'
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
trackball mouse
expansion card (adapter card)
BD-ROM disc
41. 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)
brute force attack
motherboard
jam signal
42. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).
monitor (display screen)
network operating system (NOS)
twisted pair cable
menu
43. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.
wide area network (WAN)
graphical user interface (GUI)
hyperthreading
QWERTY keyboard
44. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'
sleep mode
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
sector
communications server
45. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.
speaker
thrashing
home area network (HAN)
3D sound card
46. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
productivity software
Internet appliance
audio editing software
47. A list of commands that displays on the screen.
menu
drive bay
hacker
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
48. A server that acts as a repository for application software.
kernel (supervisor program)
application server
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
49. A group of icons collected for easy access.
Mac OS
interrupt handler
modem port
toolbar
50. A display that uses organic compounds to produce light when exposed to an electric current. Unlike LCD's - OLEDs do not require a backlight to function and therefore draw less power and have a much thinner display - sometimes as thin as 3mm.
system evaluation
financial planning software
system software
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays