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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 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






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






3. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.






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






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






6. A printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).






7. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.






8. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






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 section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






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






12. A measurement used in comparing software and hardware performance. Benchmarks are created using software applications that are specifically designed to push the limits of computer performance.






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






14. '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






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






16. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.






17. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'






18. Any object that a user carries to identify him- or herself and that grants the user access to a computer system or computer facility.






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






20. A set of memory chips - located on the motherboard - which stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.






21. '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






22. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).






23. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






24. 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.






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






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






27. An expansion card that attached to the motherboard inside the system unit and the enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.






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






29. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.






30. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.






31. The 802.11 standard for wireless data transmissions established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).






32. A method of optical storage for digital data; originally developed for storing digital audio.






33. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.






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






35. 'In Windows 7 - a folder that is used to display files from different locations as if they were all saved in a single folder - regardless of where they are actually stored in the file hierarchy.'






36. A measure of processing speed equal to 1 million hertz.






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






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






39. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.






40. '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.'






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






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






43. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.






44. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.






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






46. '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.'






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






48. A portion of the hard drive containing all the different configurations (settings) used by the Windows operating system (OS) as well as by other applications.






49. See eSata.






50. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.