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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 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.






2. A type of audio processing that makes the listener experience sound as if it were coming from all directions.






3. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.






4. 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.






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






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






7. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.






8. System software that controls hardware devices.






9. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.






10. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






11. 'The exact location of a file - starting with the drive in which the file is located - and including all folders - subfolders (if any) - the file name - and the extension. (Example: C:Usersusername DocumentsIllustrationsEBronte.jpg)'






12. A program or hardware mechanism that controls which computer is allowed to use the transmission media in a network at a certain time.






13. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.






14. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






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






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






17. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.






18. '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.'






19. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.






20. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'






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






22. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'






23. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






24. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).






25. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.






26. '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.'






27. The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.






28. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.






29. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.






30. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.






31. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.






32. '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.'






33. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.






34. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.






35. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.






36. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.






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






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






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






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






41. '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.'






42. A device that allows you to capture sound waves - such as those created by your voice - and transfer them to digital format on your computer.






43. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.






44. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.






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






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






47. 'An attack delivered by specialized hacking software that tries many combinations of letters - numbers - and pieces of a user ID in an attempt to discover a user password.'






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






49. 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.






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







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