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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 time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.






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






3. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'






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






5. 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.






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






7. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.






8. '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.'






9. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).






10. '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.'






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






12. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






13. A network name that wireless routers use to identify themselves.






14. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.






15. '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.'






16. 'The technology that enables the operating system - once it is booted up - to recognize automatically any new peripherals and configure them to work with the system.'






17. A printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.






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






19. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.






20. The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.






21. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






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






23. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.






24. 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.






25. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes






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






27. '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.'






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






29. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.






30. '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.'






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






32. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.






33. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.






34. A device that holds all permanently stored programs and data; can be located inside the system unit or attached to the system unit via a USB port.






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






36. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.






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






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






39. A hardware device used to enter - or input - data (text - images - and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer. Some input devices are keyboards and mice.






40. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.






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






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






43. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data (the 1s and 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.






44. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






45. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.






46. Numbers - words - pictures - or sounds that represent facts - figures - or ideas.






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






48. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'






49. '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.'






50. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'