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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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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 Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.
Web server
integrated software application
Disk Cleanup
DVD-R/RW
2. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'
custom installation
file compression utility
access card reader
DVD-ROM
3. A low-power mode for electronic devices such as computers that saves electric poer consumption and sace your computer settings where you left off. When the computer is 'woken up -' you can resume working more quickly that when cold booting the comput
sleep mode
Web-based application software
metropolitan area network (MAN)
vertical market software
4. '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.'
megahertz(MHz)
folder
random access memory (RAM)
read/write head
5. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'
device driver
disk defragmenter
network
volatile storage
6. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.
project management software
all-in-one computer
software
file allocation table (FAT)
7. '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.'
virtual memory
drawing software (illustration software)
network
Blu-ray disc
8. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.
personal area network (PAN)
software
hyperthreading
memory module (memory card)
9. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.
bridge
extranet
drawing software (illustration software)
hard drive
10. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.
wireless media
internal hard drive
802.11 standard
file compression utility
11. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
graphics processing unit (GPU)
DVD-R/RW
communications server
network administrator
12. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.
DVD-ROM
nanotechnology
firewall
Last Known Good Configuration
13. A container designed to hold multiple data packets.
device driver
frame
patient simulator
personal information manager (PIM) software
14. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.
token
patient simulator
tablet PC
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
15. An interface port that transfers data at 400 Mbps.
Ethernet network
firewire 400
system evaluation
centralized
16. 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.
software
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
packet screening
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
17. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.
star topology
network administrator
integrated software application
file
18. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine
Cat 6 cable
operating system (OS)
local area network (LAN)
all-in-one printer
19. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.
virtual private network (VPN)
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
netbook
firmware
20. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'
connectivity port
window
universal serial bus (USB) port
swap file (page file)
21. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).
preemptive multitasking
client
data mining
gigabit Ethernet
22. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
application software
pixel
Linux
23. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.
network architecture
path separator
expansion card (adapter card)
information technology(IT)
24. '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.'
application software
kernel (supervisor program)
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
software license
25. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'
server
simulation software
root directory
platter
26. 'The top level of the filing structure in a computer system. In Windows computers - the root directory of the hard drive is represented as C:.'
read/write head
network-attached storage (NAS) device
touch pad
root directory
27. 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).
client/server network (server-based network)
Cat 6 cable
impact printer
thermal printer
28. 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.
integrated software application
application software
database server
system software
29. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'
scrollbar
universal serial bus (USB) port
terabyte (TB)
Web-based application software
30. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.
brute force attack
data mining
spooler
flat-panel monitor
31. Any of the main files of an operating system.
ExpressCard
system file
platform
root directory
32. The layout and structure of the network.
legacy technology
optical media
network topology
plotter
33. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
application programming interface (API)
taskbar
database software
server
34. 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).
external SATA
embedded computer
directory
vertical market software
35. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
fiber-optic cable
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
communications server
shareware
36. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.
core
personal area network (PAN)
connectivity port
hibernate
37. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.
kilobyte(KB)
network interface card(NIC)
desktop computer
firewire 800
38. 'In a file name - the three letters that follow the user-supplied file name after the dot (.); the extension identifies what kind of family of files the file belongs to - or which application should be used to read the file.'
ring (loop) topology
extension (file type)
software piracy
multimedia software
39. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.
transmission media
DVD-RAM
freeware
swap file (page file)
40. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'
thrashing
network adapter
all-in-one computer
firewire 400
41. One billion hertz
system restore point
gigahertz(GHz)
aspect radio
transmission media
42. System software that controls hardware devices.
firmware
optical drive
entertainment software
video graphics array (VGA) port
43. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.
digital divide
passive topology
centralized
financial planning software
44. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.
audio editing software
byte
video graphics array (VGA) port
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
45. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'
software license
macro
graphics processing unit (GPU)
fiber-optic cable
46. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
BD-ROM disc
DVD-R/RW
directory
disk defragmenter
47. '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.'
all-in-one computer
piggybacking
application software
access card reader
48. '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.'
packet (data packet)
active topology
accounting software
local bus
49. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
twisted pair cable
course management software
smartphone
50. 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.
router
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
system software
hard drive