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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 specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






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






3. 'An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales - accounts receivable - inventory purchases - and accounts payable.'






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






5. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






6. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






7. When two computers send data at the same time and the sets of data collide somewhere in the media.






8. '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.'






9. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.






10. A small - compact portable computer.






11. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.






12. One billion hertz






13. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'






14. A Windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive.






15. 'Someone who has training in computer and peripheral maintenance and repair - network design - and the installation of network software; installs new equipment - configures computers for users - repairs equipment - and assigns network access to users






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






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






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






19. A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers - it doesn't require much wrist motion - so it is considered healthier for your wrist than a traditional mouse.






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






21. '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






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






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






24. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).






25. A folder on a Windows desktop in which deleted files from the hard drive are held until permanently purged from the system.






26. 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.






27. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'






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






29. Software that is developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs (such as a wood inventory system for a sawmill) as opposed to software that is useful across a range of industries (such as word processing software).






30. 'The main tool for finding - viewing - and managing the contents of your computer by showing the location and contents of every drive - folder - and file.'






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






32. A display that uses organic compounds to produce light when exposed to an electric current. Unlike LCD's - OLEDs do not require a backlight to function and therefore draw less power and have a much thinner display - sometimes as thin as 3mm.






33. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.






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






35. See local bus.






36. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'






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






38. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






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






40. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.






41. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.






42. 'Permanent storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).'






43. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






44. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'






45. 'System that is used to control many 'back office' operations and processing functions such as billing - production - inventory management - and human resources management.'






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






47. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.






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






49. 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






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