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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. '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.'






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






3. A circuit board with specific functions that augment the computer's basic functions and provide connections to other devices; examples include sound card and video card.






4. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






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






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






7. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






8. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'






9. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






10. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.






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






12. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'






13. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.






14. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.






15. '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.'






16. 'Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied - distributed - or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.'






17. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'






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






19. A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology.






20. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.






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






22. A series of instructions to be followed by a computer to accomplish a task.






23. 'A complete processing section from a CPU - embedded into one physical chip.'






24. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.






25. 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.






26. A collection of files stored on a computer.






27. 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.






28. A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.






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






30. A server that acts as a repository for application software.






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






32. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'






33. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.






34. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.






35. The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.






36. 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.






37. '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.'






38. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.






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






40. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.






41. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.






42. Unwanted or junk e-mail






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






44. A network name that wireless routers use to identify themselves.






45. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.






46. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).






47. 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.






48. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).






49. 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.






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