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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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1. A server used to fulfill one specific function (such as handling e-mail).






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






3. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






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






5. '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






6. System software that controls hardware devices.






7. See local bus.






8. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.






9. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen






10. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.






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






12. Unwanted or junk e-mail






13. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






14. 'In Windows 7 - a folder that is used to display files from different locations as if they were all saved in a single folder - regardless of where they are actually stored in the file hierarchy.'






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






16. An interface port that transfers data at 400 Mbps.






17. Numbers - words - pictures - or sounds that represent facts - figures - or ideas.






18. The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.






19. The process of restarting the system while it's powered on.






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






21. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'






22. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






23. A group of icons collected for easy access.






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






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






26. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms






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






28. A set of memory chips - located on the motherboard - which stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.






29. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






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






31. A program that takes out redundancies in a file to reduce the file size.






32. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'






33. Portable - nonvolatile memory.






34. '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.'






35. 'A prediction - named after Gordon Moore - the cofounder of Intel; states that the number of transistors on a CPU chip will double every two years.'

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36. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).






37. '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.'






38. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.






39. An output device for sound.






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






41. 'An alternative to more traditional mapping software programs; easily accessible with any Internet connection and updated more frequently than offline services. Examples include MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps - Google Maps - and Google Earth.'






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






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






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






45. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.






46. A Windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction necessary on your part.






47. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






48. 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.






49. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.






50. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.