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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. '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.'






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






3. A group of icons collected for easy access.






4. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.






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






6. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'






7. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.






8. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.






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






10. A list of commands that displays on the screen.






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






12. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.






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






14. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






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






16. '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:.'






17. 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.






18. The process of swapping data or instructions that have been placed in the swap file for later use back into active random access memory (RAM). The contents of the hard drive's swap file then become less active data or instructions.






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






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






21. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






22. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r






23. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.






24. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






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






26. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.






27. Eight binary digits(bits)






28. '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.'






29. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'






30. A small - compact portable computer.






31. A data-processing device that gathers - processes - outputs - and stores digital data and information.






32. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.






33. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.






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






35. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






36. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.






37. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.






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






39. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.






40. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.






41. Impact of read/write head against magnetic platter of the hard drive; often results in data loss.






42. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).






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






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






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






46. 'In Windows 7 - a folder that is used to display files from different locations as if they were all saved in a single folder - regardless of where they are actually stored in the file hierarchy.'






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






48. 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.






49. A circuit board with specific functions that augment the computer's basic functions and provide connections to other devices; examples include sound card and video card.






50. 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.







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