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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






3. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.






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






5. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.






6. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.






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






8. The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.






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






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






11. 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.






12. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.






13. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r






14. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.






15. A program or hardware mechanism that controls which computer is allowed to use the transmission media in a network at a certain time.






16. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.






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






18. Video interface technology that newer LCD monitors - as well as other mutlimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors - use to connect to a PC.






19. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.






20. About a billion bytes






21. '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.'






22. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).






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






24. 'A single-user - single-task operating system created by Microsoft. MS-DOS was the first widely installed operating system in personal computers.'






25. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






26. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






27. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






28. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.






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






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






31. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.






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






33. The process of swapping data or instructions that have been placed in the swap file for later use back into active random access memory (RAM). The contents of the hard drive's swap file then become less active data or instructions.






34. 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).






35. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.






36. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






37. A fast transfer port.






38. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.






39. A special numerical code that prioritizes requests from various devices. These requests then are placed in the interrupt table in the computer's primary memory.






40. A measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce. If the contrast ratio is too low - colors tend to fade when the brightness is adjusted to a high or low setting.






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






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






43. A collection of files stored on a computer.






44. '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)'






45. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.






46. See local bus.






47. A mini-application developed for the Macintosh platform.






48. A Windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction necessary on your part.






49. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.






50. One billion hertz