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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 language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






2. Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.






3. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.






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






5. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.






6. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.






7. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.






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






9. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.






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






11. 'Small blocks of memory - located directly on and next to the central processing unit (CPU) chip - that act as holding places for recently or frequently used instructions or data that the CPU accesses the most. When these instructions or data are sto






12. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.






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






14. 'The process that occurs after the read/write head of the hard drive locates the correct track - and then waits for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head.'






15. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'






16. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






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






18. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.






19. 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.






20. A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.






21. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.






22. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'






23. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






24. 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






25. '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.'






26. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.






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






28. '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.'






29. 'The top level of the filing structure in a computer system. In Windows computers - the root directory of the hard drive is represented as C:.'






30. 'In a file name - the three letters that follow the user-supplied file name after the dot (.); the extension identifies what kind of family of files the file belongs to - or which application should be used to read the file.'






31. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






32. A small - compact portable computer.






33. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.






34. A drive that uses the same kind if memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.






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






36. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'






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






38. Unwanted or junk e-mail






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






40. 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.






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






42. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






43. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






44. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






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






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






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






48. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.






49. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






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