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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 device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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.






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






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






8. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






9. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen






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






11. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.






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






13. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.






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






15. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.






16. '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.'






17. 'A type of network design in which users are not responsible for creating their own data backups or providing security for their computers; instead - those tasks are handled by a centralized server - software - and a system administrator.'






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






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






20. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.






21. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.






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






23. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.






24. The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.






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






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






27. A software holding area for printing jobs.






28. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






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






30. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'






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






32. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'






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






34. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.






35. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).






36. 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.






37. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.






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






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






40. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






41. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.






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






43. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.






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






45. An output device for sound.






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






47. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






48. 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.






49. 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).






50. 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.