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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. 'The technology that enables the operating system - once it is booted up - to recognize automatically any new peripherals and configure them to work with the system.'






2. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.






3. A type of audio processing that makes the listener experience sound as if it were coming from all directions.






4. 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.






5. '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.'






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






7. 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.






8. '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.'






9. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.






10. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data (the 1s and 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.






11. 'In a file name - the three letters that follow the user-supplied file name after the dot (.); the extension identifies what kind of family of files the file belongs to - or which application should be used to read the file.'






12. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.






13. 'The process of looking at a computer's subsystems - what they do - and how they perform to determine whether the computer system has the right hardware components to do what the user ultimately wants it to do.'






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






15. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.






16. A digit that corresponds to the on and off states of a computer's switches. A bit contains a value of either 0 or 1.






17. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






18. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.






19. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r






20. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.






21. 'The process of identifying a computer user - based on a login or username and password. The computer system determines whether the computer user is authorized and what level of access is to be granted on the network.'






22. 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.






23. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






24. 'System that is used to control many 'back office' operations and processing functions such as billing - production - inventory management - and human resources management.'






25. 'A method of data collision detection in which a node connected to the network listens (that is - has carrier sense) to determine that no other nodes are currently transmitting data signals; short for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Dete






26. 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.






27. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.






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






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






30. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'






31. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






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






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






34. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'






35. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).






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






37. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.






38. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.






39. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.






40. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.






41. '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.'






42. 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.






43. '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.'






44. '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.'






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






46. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






47. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'






48. '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.'






49. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.






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