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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 set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






2. A software holding area for printing jobs.






3. 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






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






5. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.






6. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps). See also data transfer rate.






7. '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.'






8. 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.






9. A special circuit board in the system unit that contains the central processeing unit (CPU) - the memory (RAM) chips - and the slots available for expansion cards; all of the other boards (video cards - sound cards - and so on) connect to it to recie






10. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).






11. 'The process of looking at a computer's subsystems - what they do - and how they perform to determine whether the computer system has the right hardware components to do what the user ultimately wants it to do.'






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






13. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'






14. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'






15. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






16. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






17. '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.'






18. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.






19. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.






20. The process of users transferring files between computers.






21. 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.






22. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.






23. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'






24. '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






25. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.






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






27. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).






28. 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.






29. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.






30. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






31. System software that controls hardware devices.






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






33. '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)'






34. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.






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






36. The set of programs that run on a computer to help a user carry out tasks such as word processing - sending e-mail - balancing a budget - creating presentations - editing photos - taking an online course - and playing games.






37. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.






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






39. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'






40. A printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.






41. The most commonly used wired Ethernet standard deployed in devices designed for home networks which provides bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps.






42. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.






43. A network configuration in which the computers and peripherals are laid out in a configuration resembling a circle. Data flows around the circle from device to device in one direction only.






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






45. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.






46. A network name that wireless routers use to identify themselves.






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






48. 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.






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






50. A group of icons collected for easy access.