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Technology In Action - 2
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1. 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.
Moore's Law
directory
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
ethernet port
2. A type of audio processing that makes the listener experience sound as if it were coming from all directions.
fiber-optic cable
desktop
surround sound
hibernate
3. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.
speaker
read/write head
information technology(IT)
hyperthreading
4. 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.
trackpoint device
protocol
bluetooth technology
local area network (LAN)
5. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
server
wide area network (WAN)
media access control (MAC) address
sector
6. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
event
e-mail server
CPU usage
directory
7. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.
physical memory
optical mouse
terminator
netbook
8. System software that controls hardware devices.
firmware
network
surrond-sound speaker
wireless access point (WAP)
9. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
pixel
kernel (supervisor program)
gadget
10. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.
image editing software (photo editing software)
application software
token
ExpressCard
11. '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)'
input device
ditgital home
menu-driven interface
file path
12. A program or hardware mechanism that controls which computer is allowed to use the transmission media in a network at a certain time.
network
information
access method
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
13. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.
802.11 standard
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
database software
token method
14. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'
device driver
extranet
utility program
tablet PC
15. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.
kernel memory
gigabyte(GB)
local area network (LAN)
throughput
16. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.
file path
modem port
connectivity port
network architecture
17. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.
blu-ray disc(BD)
network topology
hibernate
cache memory
18. '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.'
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
hard drive
tax preparation software
volatile storage
19. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.
piggybacking
personal area network (PAN)
wireless media
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
20. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'
system unit
network interface card(NIC)
computer-aided design (CAD)
media access control (MAC) address
21. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'
network-attached storage (NAS) device
seek time
ExpressCard
Moore's Law
22. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'
token
personal information manager (PIM) software
desktop publishing (DTP) software
home network server
23. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'
firewire 400
boot process
software license
network adapter
24. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).
bastion host
nonvolatile storage
gigabyte(GB)
wide area network (WAN)
25. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.
library
spooler
hacker
notebook computer
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.'
application software
macro
cursor control key
printer
27. 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.
video card
random access memory (RAM)
S-video (super video)
library
28. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.
hardware
node
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
inkjet printer
29. 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.
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
impact printer
connectivity port
compact disc(CD)
30. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.
power supply
desktop
latency
client/server network
31. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.
active topology
window
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
folder
32. 'The time it takes for the hard drive's read/write heads to move over the surface of the disk - between tracks - to the correct track.'
volatile storage
flash memory card
protocol
seek time
33. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.
ribbon
megahertz(MHz)
transmission media
CPU usage
34. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
personal area network (PAN)
ExpressCard
gadget
35. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.
client
impact printer
System Restore
local area network (LAN)
36. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
optical drive
memory module (memory card)
multitask
37. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
network navigation device
customer relationship management (CRM) software
firewall
UNIX
38. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'
core
volatile storage
port
drive bay
39. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
scrollbar
vertical market software
Last Known Good Configuration
40. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.
audio editing software
digital divide
system unit
flat-panel monitor
41. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'
full installation
biometric authentication device
course management software
processing
42. A device that allows you to capture sound waves - such as those created by your voice - and transfer them to digital format on your computer.
Internet appliance
integrated help
library
microphone(mic)
43. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.
communications server
gadget
S-video (super video)
boot process
44. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.
information technology(IT)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
menu-driven interface
smartphone
45. A home that has a computer and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network.
ditgital home
universal serial bus (USB) port
copyleft
liquid crystal display(LCD)
46. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'
Backup and Restore utility
solid state drive (SSD)
file name
graphics processing unit (GPU)
47. '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.'
brute force attack
network interface card (NIC)
trackball mouse
proxy server
48. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'
taskbar
internal hard drive
e-mail server
video graphics array (VGA) port
49. A display that uses organic compounds to produce light when exposed to an electric current. Unlike LCD's - OLEDs do not require a backlight to function and therefore draw less power and have a much thinner display - sometimes as thin as 3mm.
desktop computer
application server
desktop
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
50. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'
throughput
ExpressCard
extranet
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
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