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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. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.






2. '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.'






3. A low-power mode for electronic devices such as computers that saves electric poer consumption and sace your computer settings where you left off. When the computer is 'woken up -' you can resume working more quickly that when cold booting the comput






4. 'The mechanism that retrieves (reads) and records (writes) the magnetic data to and from a data disk. They move from the outer edge of the spinning platters to the center - up to 50 times per second.'






5. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






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






7. 'A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.'






8. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.






9. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.






10. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.






11. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






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






13. A container designed to hold multiple data packets.






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






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






16. 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.






17. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.






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






19. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






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






21. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






22. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.






23. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.






24. 'The set of programs on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks such as word processing - sending e-mail - balancing a budget - creating presentations - editing photos - taking an online course - and playing games.'






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






26. 'The top level of the filing structure in a computer system. In Windows computers - the root directory of the hard drive is represented as C:.'






27. A printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).






28. 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.






29. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'






30. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.






31. Any of the main files of an operating system.






32. The layout and structure of the network.






33. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






34. 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).






35. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.






36. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.






37. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.






38. 'In a file name - the three letters that follow the user-supplied file name after the dot (.); the extension identifies what kind of family of files the file belongs to - or which application should be used to read the file.'






39. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.






40. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






41. One billion hertz






42. System software that controls hardware devices.






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






44. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.






45. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'






46. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'






47. 'The set of programs on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks such as word processing - sending e-mail - balancing a budget - creating presentations - editing photos - taking an online course - and playing games.'






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.'






49. '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.'






50. A device that holds all permanently stored programs and data; can be located inside the system unit or attached to the system unit via a USB port.