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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. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.






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






3. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'






4. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.






5. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.






6. 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.






7. Video interface technology that newer LCD monitors - as well as other mutlimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors - use to connect to a PC.






8. 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.






9. 'The process of looking at a computer's subsystems - what they do - and how they perform to determine whether the computer system has the right hardware components to do what the user ultimately wants it to do.'






10. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






11. 'A wireless standard established in 1997 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; also known as WiFi (short for Wireless Fidelity) - it enables wireless network devices to work seamlessly with other networks and devices.'






12. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.






13. 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).






14. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.






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






16. The set of programs that run on a computer to help 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.






17. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






18. A collection of files stored on a computer.






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






20. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.






21. '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.'






22. '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.'






23. 'An electronic filing system best used for larger and more complicated groups of data that require more than one table and the ability to group - sort - and retrieve data and generate reports.'






24. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'






25. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.






26. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.






27. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'






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






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






30. A server that acts as a repository for application software.






31. A server that processes and delivers incoming and outgoing e-mail.






32. 'Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar - address book - notepad - and to-do lists.'






33. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.






34. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






35. Any of the main files of an operating system.






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






37. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






38. 'Permanent storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).'






39. The ability of an operating system to perform more than one process at a time.






40. 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.






41. 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.






42. Portable - nonvolatile memory.






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






44. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.






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






46. 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).






47. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'






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






49. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.






50. See local bus.