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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 hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'






2. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'






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






4. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.






5. A measurement used in comparing software and hardware performance. Benchmarks are created using software applications that are specifically designed to push the limits of computer performance.






6. '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.'






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






8. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.






9. 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.






10. System software that controls hardware devices.






11. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'






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






13. 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.






14. 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.






15. Unwanted or junk e-mail






16. A software holding area for printing jobs.






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






18. An output device for sound.






19. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.






20. 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.






21. A server used to fulfill one specific function (such as handling e-mail).






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. '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.'






27. An application that is still under development.






28. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






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






30. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.






31. A group of icons collected for easy access.






32. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.






33. 'The exact location of a file - starting with the drive in which the file is located - and including all folders - subfolders (if any) - the file name - and the extension. (Example: C:Usersusername DocumentsIllustrationsEBronte.jpg)'






34. The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.






35. 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.






36. The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigates to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious.






37. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.






38. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.






39. See eSata.






40. 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.






41. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






42. A drive that uses the same kind if memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.






43. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






44. A port that is slightly larger than a standard phone jack and transfers data at speeds of up to 10 -000Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or a network.






45. 'An operating system originally conceived in 1969 by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie of AT&T's Bell Labs. In 1974 - the UNIX code was rewritten in the standard programming language C. Today there are various commercial versions of UNIX.'






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






47. 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.






48. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.






49. Measured in degrees - this tells how far you can move to the side of (or above or below) the monitor before the image quality degrades to unacceptable levels.






50. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.