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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. 'Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar - address book - notepad - and to-do lists.'






2. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






3. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.






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






5. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






6. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'






7. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






8. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'






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






10. A server that processes and delivers incoming and outgoing e-mail.






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






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






13. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'






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






15. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.






16. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.






17. 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.






18. Eight binary digits(bits)






19. 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






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






21. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.






22. '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.'






23. The actual speed of data transfer that is achieved. It is usually less than the data transfer rate and is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






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






25. An index of all sector numbers that the hard drive stores in a table to keep track of which sectors hold which files.






26. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.






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






28. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.






29. 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.






30. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.






31. Portable - nonvolatile memory.






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






33. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.






34. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






35. An application that is still under development.






36. '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.'






37. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.






38. '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






39. '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.'






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






41. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






42. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.






43. 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.






44. 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.






45. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






46. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine






47. 'An alternative to more traditional mapping software programs; easily accessible with any Internet connection and updated more frequently than offline services. Examples include MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps - Google Maps - and Google Earth.'






48. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.






49. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.






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