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






2. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.






3. A device such as a monitor - printer - or keyboard that connects to the system unit through ports.






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






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






6. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.






7. The most commonly used wired Ethernet standard deployed in devices designed for home networks which provides bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps.






8. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.






9. '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.'






10. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.






11. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.






12. The most popular transmission media option for Ethernet networks. UTP cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce electrical interference.






13. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.






14. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.






15. 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).






16. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






17. The first commercially available operating system to incorporate a graphical user interface (GUI) with user-friendly point-and-click technology.






18. 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.






19. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.






20. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.






21. Eight binary digits(bits)






22. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






23. The process of users transferring files between computers.






24. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.






25. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






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






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






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






29. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.






30. '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






31. RAM that is included as part of a video card.






32. '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.'






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






34. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.






35. 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.






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






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






38. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.






39. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.






40. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is






41. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.






42. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. Unwanted or junk e-mail






48. 'Software - often used for training purposes - which allows the user to experience or control an event as if it is reality.'






49. A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.






50. A network configuration in which the computers and peripherals are laid out in a configuration resembling a circle. Data flows around the circle from device to device in one direction only.







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