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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. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






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






3. 'The backslash mark () used by Microsoft Windows and DOS in file names. Mac files use a colon (:) - and UNIX and Linux use the forward slash (/) as the path separator.'






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






5. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.






6. See local bus.






7. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).






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






9. 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).






10. 'A complete processing section from a CPU - embedded into one physical chip.'






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






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






13. A printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.






14. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.






15. '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.'






16. '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.'






17. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'






18. A drive that uses the same kind if memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.






19. 'An alternative to more traditional mapping software programs; easily accessible with any Internet connection and updated more frequently than offline services. Examples include MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps - Google Maps - and Google Earth.'






20. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'






21. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'






22. The first commercially available operating system to incorporate a graphical user interface (GUI) with user-friendly point-and-click technology.






23. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.






24. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.






25. The layout and structure of the network.






26. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






27. About a billion bytes






28. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.






29. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'






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






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






32. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.






33. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'






34. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






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






36. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'






37. '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.'






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






39. '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.'






40. An operating system (OS) that enables more than one user to access the computer system at one time by efficiently juggling all the requests from multiple users.






41. 'A type of network design in which users are not responsible for creating their own data backups or providing security for their computers; instead - those tasks are handled by a centralized server - software - and a system administrator.'






42. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.






43. 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.






44. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'






45. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






46. 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.






47. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'






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






49. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.






50. 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.