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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 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.'






2. 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.






3. A device similar to a switch in an Ethernet network. It takes the place of a wireless network adapter and helps relay data between network nodes.






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






5. About a billion bytes






6. A device such as a monitor - printer - or keyboard that connects to the system unit through ports.






7. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.






8. 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.






9. '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.'






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






11. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).






12. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data ( the 1s and the 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.






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






14. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'






15. A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus(USB) port on a computer and stores data digitally. Also called USB drive - jump drive - or thumb drive.






16. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






17. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






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






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






20. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.






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






22. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.






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






24. A device (such as a printer or external hard drive) that can be attached directly to a network instead of needing to attach to a computer on the network.






25. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).






26. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.






27. 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.






28. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.






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






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






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






32. 'The mechanism that retrieves (reads) and records (writes) the magnetic data to and from a data disk. They move from the outer edge of the spinning platters to the center - up to 50 times per second.'






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






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






35. 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.






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






37. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.






38. Eight binary digits(bits)






39. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.






40. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.






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






42. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard






43. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.






44. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.






45. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






46. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.






47. '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:.'






48. A digit that corresponds to the on and off states of a computer's switches. A bit contains a value of either 0 or 1.






49. A server that acts as a repository for application software.






50. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.