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Technology In Action - 2
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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 most commonly used wired Ethernet standard deployed in devices designed for home networks which provides bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps.
gigabit Ethernet
software piracy
Windows 7
all-in-one printer
2. 'A prediction - named after Gordon Moore - the cofounder of Intel; states that the number of transistors on a CPU chip will double every two years.'
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3. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
network navigation device
network operating system (NOS)
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
ring (loop) topology
4. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'
protocol
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
connectivity port
system restore point
5. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
fiber-optic cable
liquid crystal display(LCD)
Web-based application software
Internet appliance
6. A specially designed computer chip that resides inside another device - such as a car. These self-contained computer devices have their own programming and typically neither recieve input from users nor interact with other systems.
embedded computer
pixel
project management software
random access memory (RAM)
7. 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
network interface card (NIC)
embedded computer
possessed object
sleep mode
8. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.
file compression utility
computer literate
simulation software
shareware
9. A device similar to a switch in an Ethernet network. It takes the place of a wireless network adapter and helps relay data between network nodes.
utility program
wireless access point (WAP)
access time
head crash
10. A home that has a computer and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network.
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
scalability
hibernate
ditgital home
11. 'A private corporate network that is used exclusively by company employees to facilitate information sharing - database access - group scheduling - videoconferencing - and other employee and customer collaborations.'
touch screen
intranet
database server
productivity software
12. '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.'
internal hard drive
course management software
authentication
QWERTY keyboard
13. A tag that looks like a sticker or label - is attached to a batch of merchandise - and contains a microchip that holds a unique sequence of numbers used to identify the product to which it is attached.
switch
intranet
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
flash memory card
14. 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.
laser printer
open source software
microphone(mic)
S-video (super video)
15. The process of users transferring files between computers.
megahertz(MHz)
modem card
microphone(mic)
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
16. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.
nanoscience
cache memory
notebook computer
coaxial cable
17. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.
online mapping service
audio editing software
firmware
trackpoint device
18. Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.
database server
platform
application server
information
19. 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.
benchmark
swap file (page file)
solid state drive(SSD)
ring (loop) topology
20. A digit that corresponds to the on and off states of a computer's switches. A bit contains a value of either 0 or 1.
port
print server
binary digit(bit)
media access control (MAC) address
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).
client
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
project management software
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
22. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.
node
binary digit(bit)
switch
boot process
23. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.
QWERTY keyboard
financial planning software
frame
switch
24. 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.
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
video graphics array (VGA) port
interrupt handler
registry
25. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'
entertainment software
megabyte(MB)
clock speed
nanoscience
26. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.
Task Manager utility
virtual memory
preemptive multitasking
public domain
27. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.
DVD-ROM
vertical market software
System Restore
nonvolatile storage
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.
system software
sound card
Error-Checking
spooler
29. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.
thrashing
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
file name
bloatware
30. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.
application server
all-in-one computer
service set identifier (SSID)
network administrator
31. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.
offshoring
access method
packet (data packet)
drawing software (illustration software)
32. '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.'
Windows
course management software
processing
kernel memory
33. 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.
gigabyte(GB)
read-only memory (ROM)
router
basic input/output system (BIOS)
34. '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.'
sleep mode
freeware
software
read/write head
35. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'
spreadsheet software
network-ready device
jam signal
solid state drive (SSD)
36. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.
volatile storage
Safe mode
custom installation
sector
37. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).
metropolitan area network (MAN)
flash memory card
BD-ROM disc
network
38. 'A program with a specific purpose that must guarantee certain response times for particular computing tasks - or else the machine's application is useless. Real-time operating systems are found in many types of robotic equipment.'
gadget
beta version
real-time operating system (RTOS)
sector
39. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
computer forensics
directory
token
universal serial bus (USB) port
40. 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.
physical memory
kernel memory
packet (data packet)
hacker
41. A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers - it doesn't require much wrist motion - so it is considered healthier for your wrist than a traditional mouse.
optical drive
trackball mouse
cursor control key
seek time
42. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.
processing
gadget
3D sound card
terminator
43. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).
viewing angle
bus (linear bus) topology
utility program
laser printer
44. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
template
device driver
nonvolatile storage
gadget
45. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.
mapping program
tax preparation software
router
memory module (memory card)
46. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'
network
node
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
brute force attack
47. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.
network administrator
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
network interface card(NIC)
Last Known Good Configuration
48. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.
kernel memory
registry
coaxial cable
copyleft
49. 'A form included in many productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document - spreadsheet - or presentation.'
template
registry
disk defragmenter
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
50. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.
solid state drive(SSD)
netbook
spooler
packet (data packet)