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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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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 set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.
information technology(IT)
real-time operating system (RTOS)
head crash
computer
2. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'
active topology
Task Manager utility
metropolitan area network (MAN)
external hard drive
3. A printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.
expansion card (adapter card)
response time
graphics processing unit (GPU)
nonimpact printer
4. 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).
multitask
UNIX
vertical market software
directory
5. A group of icons collected for easy access.
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
interrupt
bluetooth
toolbar
6. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'
universal serial bus (USB) port
sound card
multimedia software
spam
7. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.
packet (data packet)
home area network (HAN)
library
command-driven interface
8. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.
data
digital divide
tablet PC
token
9. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.
Last Known Good Configuration
printer
802.11 standard
token method
10. A network configuration in which the computers and peripherals are laid out in a configuration resembling a circle. Data flows around the circle from device to device in one direction only.
device driver
ring (loop) topology
server
DVD+R/RW
11. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'
optical mouse
wizard
smartphone
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
12. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.
system file
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
multitask
print queue
13. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
spooler
nonimpact printer
gigahertz(GHz)
directory
14. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.
network operating system (NOS)
3D sound card
network adapter
port
15. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.
viewing angle
ditgital home
wide area network (WAN)
flat-panel monitor
16. 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.
kernel (supervisor program)
hybrid topology
virtual memory
solid state drive(SSD)
17. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.
physical memory
command-driven interface
speaker
Safe mode
18. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.
input device
file management
local area network (LAN)
authentication server
19. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.
biometric authentication device
window
hacker
embedded computer
20. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.
tablet PC
virtual private network (VPN)
customer relationship management (CRM) software
bastion host
21. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
network navigation device
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
Blu-ray disc
virtual reality program
22. The most commonly used wired Ethernet standard deployed in devices designed for home networks which provides bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps.
folder
gigabit Ethernet
digital video interface(DVI)
widget
23. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.
gigabit Ethernet
System Restore
decentralized
megahertz(MHz)
24. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'
software
optical media
switch
physical memory
25. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.
computer
CSMA/CD
bridge
warm boot
26. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.
sound card
firewall
authentication
video card
27. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.
wireless range extender
access time
home area network (HAN)
authentication
28. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'
terminator
Web page authoring software
communications server
server
29. Programs for editing photographs and other images.
file management
image editing software (photo editing software)
vertical market software
desktop
30. Custom software application that is owned and controlled by the company that created it.
proprietary software
wizard
software piracy
Error-Checking
31. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
personal area network (PAN)
decentralized
sleep mode
32. 'A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.'
firmware
computer forensics
presentation software
mainframe
33. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'
accounting software
image editing software (photo editing software)
productivity software
node
34. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).
customer relationship management (CRM) software
ribbon
nonvolatile storage
modem port
35. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.
star topology
Web page authoring software
network navigation device
file name
36. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).
system unit
system file
client
file path
37. When two computers send data at the same time and the sets of data collide somewhere in the media.
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
bluetooth technology
server
data collision
38. 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.
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
boot process
solid state drive(SSD)
touch screen
39. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.
bloatware
operating system (OS)
video memory
eSata
40. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.
volatile storage
optical media
media access control (MAC) address
offshoring
41. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.
integrated help
network administrator
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
menu
42. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).
bit depth
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
centralized
proxy server
43. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'
basic input/output system (BIOS)
server
virtual private network (VPN)
Windows 7
44. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.
Backup and Restore utility
Blu-ray disc
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
transmission media
45. '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.'
accounting software
application server
home area network (HAN)
network architecture
46. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
file compression utility
network operating system (NOS)
server
47. A measure of the greatest amount of light showing when a monitor is displaying pure white; measured as candelas per square meter (cd/m^2) or nits.
solid state drive(SSD)
brightness
latency
peripheral device
48. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'
software
ExpressCard
integrated help
software suite
49. 'The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system unit's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.'
gigabyte(GB)
digital divide
System Restore
random access memory (RAM)
50. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.
communications server
wide area network (WAN)
access method
data transfer rate (bandwidth)