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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. 'Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar - address book - notepad - and to-do lists.'






2. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'






3. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






4. The system software the controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.






5. A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers - it doesn't require much wrist motion - so it is considered healthier for your wrist than a traditional mouse.






6. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.






7. 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.






8. 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).






9. 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.






10. One billion hertz






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






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






13. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






14. 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.






15. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.






16. A collection of files stored on a computer.






17. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.






18. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.






19. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.






20. The layout and structure of the network.






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






22. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'






23. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.






24. 'The time it takes for the hard drive's read/write heads to move over the surface of the disk - between tracks - to the correct track.'






25. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.






26. 'The exact location of a file - starting with the drive in which the file is located - and including all folders - subfolders (if any) - the file name - and the extension. (Example: C:Usersusername DocumentsIllustrationsEBronte.jpg)'






27. 'As its name implies - the computer's desktop puts at your fingertips all of the elements necessary for a productive work session and that are typically found on or near the top of a traditional desk - such as files and folders.'






28. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.






29. A software holding area for printing jobs.






30. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.






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






32. Impact of read/write head against magnetic platter of the hard drive; often results in data loss.






33. 'An attack delivered by specialized hacking software that tries many combinations of letters - numbers - and pieces of a user ID in an attempt to discover a user password.'






34. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'






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






36. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.






37. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'






38. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'






39. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.






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






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






42. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).






43. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






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






45. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.






46. 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.






47. A list of commands that displays on the screen.






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






49. A group of icons collected for easy access.






50. 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.