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Technology In Action - 2
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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 special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.
sound card
terabyte (TB)
window
Safe mode
2. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.
print queue
communications server
client
digital divide
3. '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.'
command-driven interface
media access control (MAC) address
Plug and Play (PnP)
computer
4. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.
scrollbar
System Restore
boot process
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
5. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.
external hard drive
computer forensics
application software
port
6. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
full installation
System Restore
hacker
7. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).
modem port
authentication
memory module (memory card)
client
8. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'
smartphone
seek time
token method
metropolitan area network (MAN)
9. '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
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
video card
surround sound
10. Software that is developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs (such as a wood inventory system for a sawmill) as opposed to software that is useful across a range of industries (such as word processing software).
computer-aided design (CAD)
vertical market software
throughput
DVD-ROM
11. 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.
drawing software (illustration software)
contrast ratio
network-attached storage (NAS) device
audio editing software
12. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'
Plug and Play (PnP)
system unit
operating system (OS)
latency
13. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
network navigation device
print server
trackpoint device
digital divide
14. One billion hertz
gigahertz(GHz)
proxy server
surrond-sound speaker
protocol
15. 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.
cursor control key
taskbar
metropolitan area network (MAN)
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
16. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.
plotter
embedded computer
custom installation
print server
17. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).
monitor (display screen)
platform
nonvolatile storage
surrond-sound speaker
18. '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.'
smartphone
information technology(IT)
productivity software
multimedia software
19. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is
network-attached storage (NAS) device
processing
macro
kernel (supervisor program)
20. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.
computer
course management software
mapping program
data
21. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.
desktop publishing (DTP) software
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
real-time operating system (RTOS)
offshoring
22. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.
binary language
DVD+R/RW
data
interrupt
23. 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.
ring (loop) topology
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
solid state drive (SSD)
embedded computer
24. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.
Safe mode
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
3D sound card
webcam
25. 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.
virtual private network (VPN)
wireless media
projector
ribbon
26. A special numerical code that prioritizes requests from various devices. These requests then are placed in the interrupt table in the computer's primary memory.
folder
interrupt handler
hard drive
coaxial cable
27. The process of swapping data or instructions that have been placed in the swap file for later use back into active random access memory (RAM). The contents of the hard drive's swap file then become less active data or instructions.
interrupt
paging
network-attached storage (NAS) device
bluetooth
28. 'The first job the basic input/output system (BIOS) performs - ensuring that essential peripheral devices are attached and operational. This process consists of a test on the video card and video memory - a BIOS identification process (during which t
real-time operating system (RTOS)
software
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
power-on self-test (POST)
29. 'A wireless standard established in 1997 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; also known as WiFi (short for Wireless Fidelity) - it enables wireless network devices to work seamlessly with other networks and devices.'
vertical market software
802.11 standard
system restore point
information
30. Programs for editing photographs and other images.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
file name
image editing software (photo editing software)
random access memory (RAM)
31. 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.
real-time operating system (RTOS)
impact printer
Software as a Service (SaaS)
computer literate
32. '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
network administrator
network
virtual private network (VPN)
notebook computer
33. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.
peripheral device
local area network (LAN)
file
ergonomics
34. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.
jam signal
file name
system restore point
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
35. The first commercially available operating system to incorporate a graphical user interface (GUI) with user-friendly point-and-click technology.
Mac OS
all-in-one computer
beta version
video card (video adapter)
36. A computer that is intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer - plus peripheral devices.
firewall
firewire 400
desktop computer
thrashing
37. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
directory
server
passive topology
38. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.
twisted pair cable
protocol
S-video (super video)
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
39. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.
thrashing
server
microphone(mic)
bluetooth
40. 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.
core
software piracy
operating system (OS)
microphone(mic)
41. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.
impact printer
entertainment software
twisted pair cable
switch
42. An application that is still under development.
beta version
directory
optical mouse
3D sound card
43. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.
aspect radio
bloatware
print queue
network architecture
44. A program for editing digital video.
media access control (MAC) address
digital video editing software
warm boot
network operating system (NOS)
45. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'
data collision
project management software
desktop publishing (DTP) software
path separator
46. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.
image editing software (photo editing software)
software piracy
desktop
software
47. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
DVD-R/RW
netbook
protocol
file path
48. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'
server
scrollbar
real-time operating system (RTOS)
twisted pair cable
49. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.
latency
token method
liquid crystal display(LCD)
platter
50. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.
bastion host
file name
sector
flat-panel monitor