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Technology In Action - 2
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1. A specially designed computer chip that resides inside another device - such as a car. These self-contained computer devices have their own programming and typically neither recieve input from users nor interact with other systems.
embedded computer
CSMA/CD
plotter
custom installation
2. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.
data
smartphone
client
DVD-RAM
3. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.
network-attached storage (NAS) device
touch screen
CPU usage
local area network (LAN)
4. 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.
tax preparation software
byte
patient simulator
bridge
5. '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.'
network
core
media access control (MAC) address
wireless range extender
6. 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.
thermal printer
read-only memory (ROM)
frame
head crash
7. The 802.11 standard for wireless data transmissions established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
access card reader
System Restore
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
hibernate
8. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
ergonomics
DVD-R/RW
library
personal area network (PAN)
9. Numbers - words - pictures - or sounds that represent facts - figures - or ideas.
data
wide area network (WAN)
biometric authentication device
ExpressCard
10. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
device driver
aspect radio
power supply
network
11. 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 tags (RFID tags)
application software
hard drive
read/write head
12. 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.
digital video interface(DVI)
information
toolbar
icon
13. 'The backslash mark () used by Microsoft Windows and DOS in file names. Mac files use a colon (:) - and UNIX and Linux use the forward slash (/) as the path separator.'
path separator
application software
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
802.11 standard
14. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine
trackball mouse
track
firmware
all-in-one printer
15. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.
star topology
bastion host
sector
webcam
16. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.
copyleft
firmware
gigabyte(GB)
Windows Explorer
17. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.
DVD-R/RW
impact printer
basic input/output system (BIOS)
application software
18. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.
spam
computer
modem card
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
19. A folder on a Windows desktop in which deleted files from the hard drive are held until permanently purged from the system.
Recycle Bin
productivity software
thrashing
flash memory card
20. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.
brightness
wireless range extender
legacy technology
seek time
21. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.
embedded computer
stylus
ethernet port
computer literate
22. 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.
peripheral device
nonimpact printer
proprietary software
printer
23. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'
sector
platter
gigabyte(GB)
trackpoint device
24. 'The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system unit's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.'
bastion host
nonvolatile storage
random access memory (RAM)
kilobyte(KB)
25. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'
network operating system (NOS)
hard drive
software suite
application programming interface (API)
26. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
desktop publishing (DTP) software
network navigation device
optical mouse
system unit
27. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
server
binary digit(bit)
local area network (LAN)
home network server
28. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'
S-video (super video)
platter
template
node
29. 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.
client
Software as a Service (SaaS)
hard drive
access card reader
30. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.
nonvolatile storage
connectivity port
file path
coaxial cable
31. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'
command-driven interface
computer-aided design (CAD)
front side bus (FSB)
viewing angle
32. A portion of the hard drive containing all the different configurations (settings) used by the Windows operating system (OS) as well as by other applications.
multitask
network adapter
registry
graphics processing unit (GPU)
33. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'
bluetooth technology
dedicated server
intranet
event
34. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
legacy technology
software suite
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
35. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
beta version
data
surrond-sound speaker
36. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
System Restore
directory
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
network operating system (NOS)
37. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.
power-on self-test (POST)
wizard
file allocation table (FAT)
virtual private network (VPN)
38. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.
home area network (HAN)
command-driven interface
cold boot
software
39. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'
Cat 6 cable
data
802.11 standard
Windows
40. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).
monitor (display screen)
wireless range extender
kernel memory
file path
41. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.
impact printer
hyperthreading
terminator
ditgital home
42. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.
clock speed
information technology(IT)
computer literate
all-in-one computer
43. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.
track
webcam
digital video interface(DVI)
personal information manager (PIM) software
44. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
network navigation device
resolution
network-attached storage (NAS) device
DVD+R/RW
45. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.
memory module (memory card)
computer
presentation software
file compression utility
46. The system software the controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.
smartphone
virtual memory
media access control (MAC) address
operating system(OS)
47. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
inkjet printer
token method
client
48. 'Small blocks of memory - located directly on and next to the central processing unit (CPU) chip - that act as holding places for recently or frequently used instructions or data that the CPU accesses the most. When these instructions or data are sto
home area network (HAN)
multitask
cache memory
window
49. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.
template
transmission media
audio editing software
productivity software
50. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.
software
course management software
multimedia software
network administrator
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