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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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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. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.
computer-aided design (CAD)
file name
hyperthreading
network interface card(NIC)
2. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.
patient simulator
modem card
server
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
3. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'
Internet appliance
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
resolution
access method
4. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.
server
laser printer
file
drawing software (illustration software)
5. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.
ExpressCard
sector
CPU usage
Task Scheduler utility
6. 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.
registry
computer-aided design (CAD)
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
active topology
7. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.
optical drive
switch
transmission media
netbook
8. Programs for editing photographs and other images.
byte
cold boot
image editing software (photo editing software)
webcam
9. When two computers send data at the same time and the sets of data collide somewhere in the media.
microphone(mic)
data collision
vertical market software
binary language
10. An expansion card that attaches to the motherboard inside the system unit and that enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.
cache memory
sound card
ditgital home
desktop computer
11. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'
taskbar
memory module (memory card)
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
ring (loop) topology
12. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
twisted pair cable
all-in-one printer
computer
13. A small - compact portable computer.
program
file
menu
notebook computer
14. A drive that uses the same kind if memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.
solid state drive(SSD)
virtual memory
file server
proprietary software
15. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.
information technology(IT)
token
universal serial bus (USB) port
modem port
16. '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
protocol
network administrator
passive topology
computer literate
17. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'
network operating system (NOS)
client
customer relationship management (CRM) software
Web page authoring software
18. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.
command-driven interface
benchmark
Task Manager utility
data
19. 'A program with a specific purpose that must guarantee certain response times for particular computing tasks - or else the machine's application is useless. Real-time operating systems are found in many types of robotic equipment.'
access card reader
real-time operating system (RTOS)
802.11 standard
command-driven interface
20. A port that is slightly larger than a standard phone jack and transfers data at speeds of up to 10 -000Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or a network.
ethernet port
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
wireless access point (WAP)
system file
21. 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)
DVD-RAM
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
CPU usage
22. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.
decentralized
network administrator
audio editing software
Backup and Restore utility
23. 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.
system software
registry
Last Known Good Configuration
track
24. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.
network interface card(NIC)
file allocation table (FAT)
computer
system software
25. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.
megahertz(MHz)
transceiver
presentation software
video graphics array (VGA) port
26. '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.'
system software
touch screen
switch
access card reader
27. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.
track
directory
scrollbar
network architecture
28. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.
terminator
shareware
BD-ROM disc
Ethernet network
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.'
wide area network (WAN)
switch
802.11 standard
random access memory (RAM)
30. 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).
entertainment software
vertical market software
kilobyte(KB)
surrond-sound speaker
31. 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.
touch pad
virtual private network (VPN)
media access control (MAC) address
simulation software
32. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.
directory
interrupt
Device Manager
packet screening
33. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'
Web-based application software
access time
response time
optical media
34. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.
home network server
system software
computer literate
Cat 6 cable
35. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances (approximately 30 feet for bluetooth 1 and 60 feet for bluetooth 2). Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets t
bastion host
bluetooth
project management software
Task Scheduler utility
36. 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.
biometric authentication device
client/server network
embedded computer
expansion card (adapter card)
37. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.
application programming interface (API)
vertical market software
platter
core
38. One billion hertz
fiber-optic cable
coaxial cable
gigahertz(GHz)
file
39. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.
virtual memory
inkjet printer
video memory
vertical market software
40. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.
desktop publishing (DTP) software
window
system restore point
communications server
41. A collection of files stored on a computer.
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
spooler
contrast ratio
folder
42. A server that acts as a repository for application software.
DVD+R/RW
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
application server
file name
43. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.
physical memory
hacker
software
network adapter
44. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'
S-video (super video)
network adapter
active topology
ergonomics
45. 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).
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
power supply
touch pad
throughput
46. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'
system file
path separator
intranet
network operating system (NOS)
47. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.
modem card
menu
bit depth
benchmark
48. 'An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales - accounts receivable - inventory purchases - and accounts payable.'
metropolitan area network (MAN)
accounting software
sleep mode
front side bus (FSB)
49. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.
nonvolatile storage
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
laser printer
network operating system (NOS)
50. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'
course management software
system requirements
gigahertz(GHz)
802.11 standard