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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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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. '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.'






2. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'






3. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.






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






5. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






6. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.






7. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'






8. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.






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






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






11. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.






12. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.






13. A small segment of data that is bundled for sending over transmission media. Each packet contains the address of the computer or peripheral device to which it is being sent.






14. '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.'






15. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.






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






17. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together - including the computer's processor (its brains) - its memory - and the many circuit boards that help the computer function.






18. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).






19. '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






20. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.






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






22. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.






23. A port that is slightly larger than a standard phone jack and transfers data at speeds of up to 10 -000Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or a network.






24. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.






25. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.






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






27. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.






28. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






29. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






30. A measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce. If the contrast ratio is too low - colors tend to fade when the brightness is adjusted to a high or low setting.






31. '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.'






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






33. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'






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






35. '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.'






36. Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.






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






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






42. A small segment of data that is bundled for sending over transmission media. Each packet contains the address of the computer or peripheral device to which it is being sent.






43. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






44. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'






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






46. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.






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






48. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






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






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







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