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






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






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






4. 'In a file name - the three letters that follow the user-supplied file name after the dot (.); the extension identifies what kind of family of files the file belongs to - or which application should be used to read the file.'






5. One billion hertz






6. A container designed to hold multiple data packets.






7. The space on the hard drive where the operating system stores data if there isn't enough random access memory (RAM) to hold all of the programs you're currently trying to run.






8. A measure of the greatest amount of light showing when a monitor is displaying pure white; measured as candelas per square meter (cd/m^2) or nits.






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






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






11. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'






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






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






14. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.






15. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






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






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






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






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






20. A set of controls on standard keyboards that moves the cursor(the flashing symbol on the monitor that indicates where the next character will be inserted); also known as an arrow key.






21. 'The first job the basic input/output system (BIOS) performs - ensuring that essential peripheral devices are attached and operational. This process consists of a test on the video card and video memory - a BIOS identification process (during which t






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






23. A port that can connect a wide variety of peripherial devices to the computer - including keyboards - printers - mice - smartphones - PDAs - flash drives - and digital cameras.






24. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.






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






26. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.






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






28. A computer that is intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer - plus peripheral devices.






29. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






30. 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.






31. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances (approximately 30 feet for bluetooth 1 and 60 feet for bluetooth 2). Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets t






32. 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.






33. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.






34. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Any object that a user carries to identify him- or herself and that grants the user access to a computer system or computer facility.






43. An operating system (OS) that enables more than one user to access the computer system at one time by efficiently juggling all the requests from multiple users.






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






45. 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).






46. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'






47. '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:.'






48. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.






49. An expansion card that attaches to the motherboard inside the system unit and that enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.






50. An interface port that transfers data at 400 Mbps.






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