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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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1. 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.






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






3. '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.'






4. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.






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






6. 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.






7. 'A method of data collision detection in which a node connected to the network listens (that is - has carrier sense) to determine that no other nodes are currently transmitting data signals; short for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Dete






8. The actual speed of data transfer that is achieved. It is usually less than the data transfer rate and is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






9. '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






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






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






12. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






13. 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.






14. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.






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






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






17. An application that is still under development.






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






19. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.






20. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






21. A program that manages the data between a computer's operating system and all the input and output devices attached to the computer; also responsible for loading the operating system (OS) from its permanent location on the hard drive to random access






22. 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.






23. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.






24. '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.'






25. 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.






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






27. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






28. 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.






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






30. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together - including the computer's processor (its brains) - its memory - and the many circuit boards that help the computer function.






31. '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






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






33. '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.'






34. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'






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






36. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.






37. See eSata.






38. Portable - nonvolatile memory.






39. 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.






40. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'






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






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






48. 'The process of identifying a computer user - based on a login or username and password. The computer system determines whether the computer user is authorized and what level of access is to be granted on the network.'






49. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






50. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.