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Technology In Action - 2
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1. 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.
computer-aided design (CAD)
information technology(IT)
bloatware
system unit
2. A group of icons collected for easy access.
volatile storage
network administrator
information
toolbar
3. '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
project management software
network administrator
volatile storage
Disk Cleanup
4. 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.
ring (loop) topology
expansion card (adapter card)
offshoring
system file
5. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.
service set identifier (SSID)
word processing software
preemptive multitasking
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
6. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.
modem card
toolbar
database server
binary digit(bit)
7. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.
personal area network (PAN)
user interface
taskbar
Windows
8. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.
proprietary software
tax preparation software
Disk Cleanup
sector
9. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.
Device Manager
network interface card (NIC)
macro
Safe mode
10. The process of restarting the system while it's powered on.
ribbon
universal serial bus (USB) port
warm boot
system software
11. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'
proxy server
system restore point
Ethernet network
benchmark
12. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.
print queue
access time
swap file (page file)
DVD+R/RW
13. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.
data collision
gigahertz(GHz)
bridge
digital video interface(DVI)
14. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.
virtual reality program
Last Known Good Configuration
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
firmware
15. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
macro
backward compatibility
viewing angle
DVD+R/RW
16. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
disk defragmenter
directory
Task Manager utility
switch
17. The instructions programmers write in a higher-level language.
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
data
entertainment software
source code
18. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.
file management
source code
application server
communications server
19. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'
extranet
ergonomics
window
local bus
20. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).
Last Known Good Configuration
ExpressCard
proxy server
customer relationship management (CRM) software
21. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).
Ethernet network
CSMA/CD
internal hard drive
client/server network (server-based network)
22. A server used to fulfill one specific function (such as handling e-mail).
firewall
ring (loop) topology
Linux
dedicated server
23. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
software
root directory
presentation software
24. A set of memory chips - located on the motherboard - which stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
trackball mouse
read-only memory (ROM)
Blu-ray disc
25. 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.
external hard drive
source code
possessed object
paging
26. 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.
impact printer
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
widget
kernel memory
27. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.
random access memory (RAM)
network
Task Manager utility
Web-based application software
28. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.
wide area network (WAN)
computer literate
dedicated server
backward compatibility
29. '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.'
beta version
speaker
Plug and Play (PnP)
switch
30. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).
software
binary digit(bit)
metropolitan area network (MAN)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
31. 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.
video card (video adapter)
expansion card (adapter card)
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
Disk Cleanup
32. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.
software piracy
projector
simulation software
possessed object
33. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.
hyperthreading
all-in-one computer
personal area network (PAN)
Linux
34. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.
notebook computer
authentication
software suite
disk defragmenter
35. A collection of files stored on a computer.
folder
optical drive
flat-panel monitor
disk defragmenter
36. '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.'
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
embedded computer
contrast ratio
input device
37. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
ExpressCard
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
network operating system (NOS)
service set identifier (SSID)
38. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).
beta version
metropolitan area network (MAN)
vertical market software
notebook computer
39. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.
video card
speaker
bluetooth technology
drive bay
40. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.
router
core
network
connectivity port
41. 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.
gadget
packet (data packet)
coaxial cable
QWERTY keyboard
42. 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.
macro
spooler
system software
virtual reality program
43. 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.
data mining
software license
wireless access point (WAP)
jam signal
44. 'An attack delivered by specialized hacking software that tries many combinations of letters - numbers - and pieces of a user ID in an attempt to discover a user password.'
computer literate
custom installation
node
brute force attack
45. A small - compact portable computer.
network architecture
system file
notebook computer
device driver
46. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.
liquid crystal display(LCD)
window
software suite
head crash
47. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.
star topology
ergonomics
custom installation
wireless media
48. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.
binary language
sector
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
aspect radio
49. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
window
tax preparation software
file
50. '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.'
universal serial bus (USB) port
media access control (MAC) address
software
front side bus (FSB)
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