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Technology In Action - 2
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1. The first commercially available operating system to incorporate a graphical user interface (GUI) with user-friendly point-and-click technology.
utility program
Recycle Bin
computer-aided design (CAD)
Mac OS
2. '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.'
802.11 standard
service set identifier (SSID)
mapping program
surrond-sound speaker
3. A server that acts as a repository for application software.
local area network (LAN)
ExpressCard
universal serial bus (USB) port
application server
4. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.
laser printer
backward compatibility
network operating system (NOS)
Linux
5. A special numerical code that prioritizes requests from various devices. These requests then are placed in the interrupt table in the computer's primary memory.
Windows Explorer
interrupt handler
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
application server
6. '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.'
image editing software (photo editing software)
custom installation
offshoring
authentication
7. A network configuration in which the computers and peripherals are laid out in a configuration resembling a circle. Data flows around the circle from device to device in one direction only.
projector
proxy server
ring (loop) topology
kernel (supervisor program)
8. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'
bluetooth technology
network
contrast ratio
Web-based application software
9. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.
binary language
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
output device
accounting software
10. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).
terabyte (TB)
online mapping service
Blu-ray disc
operating system (OS)
11. 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.
server
hibernate
optical mouse
proprietary software
12. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.
swap file (page file)
keyboard
plotter
thrashing
13. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.
bluetooth
data
ExpressCard
information technology(IT)
14. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.
software license
token
router
packet (data packet)
15. 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.
digital divide
solid state drive(SSD)
Web-based application software
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
16. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.
interrupt
contrast ratio
decentralized
nanoscience
17. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.
inkjet printer
response time
bloatware
video memory
18. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
application software
coaxial cable
device driver
19. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.
local bus
file
data mining
menu-driven interface
20. 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.
netbook
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
Windows Explorer
hard drive
21. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.
spreadsheet software
decentralized
client/server network
personal area network (PAN)
22. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.
Blu-ray disc
router
DVD-R/RW
physical memory
23. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'
plotter
data
event
metropolitan area network (MAN)
24. '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
wireless media
CSMA/CD
virtual reality program
random access memory (RAM)
25. Any object that a user carries to identify him- or herself and that grants the user access to a computer system or computer facility.
possessed object
network adapter
all-in-one computer
application programming interface (API)
26. Impact of read/write head against magnetic platter of the hard drive; often results in data loss.
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
bus (linear bus) topology
print queue
head crash
27. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
coaxial cable
external SATA
Blu-ray disc
28. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.
netbook
Web-based application software
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
System Restore
29. '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.'
megahertz(MHz)
firewire 400
switch
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
30. 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.
touch pad
frame
application software
speaker
31. A fast transfer port.
mainframe
bluetooth technology
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
eSata
32. '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.'
operating system(OS)
event
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
application software
33. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.
optical drive
information
authentication
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
34. 'A form included in many productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document - spreadsheet - or presentation.'
template
taskbar
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
plotter
35. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.
file allocation table (FAT)
Task Manager utility
nanotechnology
trackpoint device
36. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.
bus (linear bus) topology
firewall
viewing angle
keyboard
37. 'As its name implies - the computer's desktop puts at your fingertips all of the elements necessary for a productive work session and that are typically found on or near the top of a traditional desk - such as files and folders.'
fiber-optic cable
software suite
shareware
desktop
38. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.
entertainment software
blu-ray disc(BD)
drive bay
inkjet printer
39. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.
user interface
transmission media
solid state drive(SSD)
head crash
40. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).
read-only memory (ROM)
bus (linear bus) topology
terminator
local bus
41. 'The process that occurs after the read/write head of the hard drive locates the correct track - and then waits for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head.'
latency
bluetooth technology
hyperthreading
access method
42. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.
resolution
802.11 standard
volatile storage
file name
43. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r
kilobyte(KB)
ribbon
benchmark
word processing software
44. A group of icons collected for easy access.
file allocation table (FAT)
optical drive
network navigation device
ribbon
45. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.
Internet appliance
bastion host
keyboard
nanoscience
46. A hardware device used to enter - or input - data (text - images - and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer. Some input devices are keyboards and mice.
transmission media
port
input device
network-ready device
47. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.
authentication server
DVD-RAM
ergonomics
netbook
48. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.
productivity software
bluetooth
media access control (MAC) address
resolution
49. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
network navigation device
aspect radio
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
inkjet printer
50. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.
shareware
network topology
desktop
front side bus (FSB)
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