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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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literacy
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'
system restore point
impact printer
file allocation table (FAT)
packet (data packet)
2. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.
wireless range extender
event
preemptive multitasking
financial planning software
3. 'A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.'
hyperthreading
virtual private network (VPN)
fiber-optic cable
Blu-ray disc
4. '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.'
Windows 7
information
laser printer
hardware
5. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.
digital video interface(DVI)
read/write head
BD-ROM disc
Web-based application software
6. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.
menu
icon
brute force attack
network-attached storage (NAS) device
7. A list of commands that displays on the screen.
custom installation
menu
laser printer
spreadsheet software
8. The ability to easily add more users to a network without affecting the performance of the other network nodes (computers or peripherals).
scalability
library
bluetooth technology
optical media
9. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.
access time
Mac OS
coaxial cable
UNIX
10. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.
plotter
desktop publishing (DTP) software
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
peripheral device
11. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.
impact printer
software
surrond-sound speaker
printer
12. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
gigabyte(GB)
ribbon
database software
server
13. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.
coaxial cable
netbook
transmission media
directory
14. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.
QWERTY keyboard
customer relationship management (CRM) software
warm boot
metropolitan area network (MAN)
15. A device that holds all permanently stored programs and data; can be located inside the system unit or attached to the system unit via a USB port.
hard drive
computer forensics
operating system(OS)
wireless range extender
16. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.
optical drive
transmission media
data
firewire 400
17. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.
Linux
transceiver
personal area network (PAN)
surround sound
18. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes
wide area network (WAN)
public domain
folder
protocol
19. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.
memory module (memory card)
wireless access point (WAP)
digital video interface(DVI)
audio editing software
20. See eSata.
throughput
printer
external SATA
packet (data packet)
21. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.
trackpoint device
mainframe
physical memory
digital divide
22. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.
data mining
personal area network (PAN)
boot process
print server
23. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.
Last Known Good Configuration
network interface card(NIC)
media access control (MAC) address
token
24. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.
transmission media
peripheral device
touch screen
platform
25. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.
toolbar
internal hard drive
software license
seek time
26. An application that is still under development.
client/server network
network administrator
compact disc(CD)
beta version
27. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.
user interface
DVD-RAM
response time
software piracy
28. A folder on a Windows desktop in which deleted files from the hard drive are held until permanently purged from the system.
volatile storage
Recycle Bin
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
custom installation
29. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.
Task Manager utility
wireless range extender
mainframe
digital divide
30. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.
bridge
nanoscience
drive bay
protocol
31. 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.
DVD+R/RW
system software
registry
viewing angle
32. The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigates to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
System Restore
data mining
network navigation device
33. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
file name
file
digital video editing software
34. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.
local area network (LAN)
bit depth
all-in-one computer
Backup and Restore utility
35. A computer that is intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer - plus peripheral devices.
bit depth
network topology
nanotechnology
desktop computer
36. '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.'
eSata
802.11 standard
kilobyte(KB)
wireless media
37. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'
peripheral device
drawing software (illustration software)
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
taskbar
38. 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.
system evaluation
cold boot
swap file (page file)
Windows Explorer
39. '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.'
seek time
gigabit Ethernet
platform
program
40. A data-processing device that gathers - processes - outputs - and stores digital data and information.
DVD-RAM
extranet
video graphics array (VGA) port
computer
41. 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.
wireless access point (WAP)
twisted pair cable
supercomputer
Software as a Service (SaaS)
42. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.
source code
preemptive multitasking
library
protocol
43. A home that has a computer and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network.
print server
touch pad
entertainment software
ditgital home
44. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.
data
extranet
system file
computer literate
45. 'Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied - distributed - or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.'
platform
open source software
computer literate
video memory
46. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.
track
operating system (OS)
keyboard
interrupt handler
47. A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.
network operating system (NOS)
megahertz(MHz)
blu-ray disc(BD)
word processing software
48. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
print server
System Restore
coaxial cable
49. 'The set of programs on a computer that helps 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.'
application software
system requirements
spooler
active topology
50. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.
volatile storage
network interface card(NIC)
software
mainframe