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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. 'A form included in many productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document - spreadsheet - or presentation.'






2. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






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






4. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'






5. 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.






6. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.






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.






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






9. A fast transfer port.






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






11. A list of commands that displays on the screen.






12. 'Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied - distributed - or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.'






13. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.






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






15. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.






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






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






18. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.






19. '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






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






21. 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.






22. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.






23. 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.






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






25. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'






26. The ability of an operating system to perform more than one process at a time.






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






28. A home that has a computer and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network.






29. '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.'






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






31. 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.






32. A series of instructions to be followed by a computer to accomplish a task.






33. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen






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






35. The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.






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






37. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.






38. 'A prediction - named after Gordon Moore - the cofounder of Intel; states that the number of transistors on a CPU chip will double every two years.'

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39. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine






40. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.






41. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.






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






43. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.






44. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.






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






46. 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.






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






48. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.






49. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.






50. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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