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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. 'An electronic filing system best used for larger and more complicated groups of data that require more than one table and the ability to group - sort - and retrieve data and generate reports.'






2. A home that has a computer and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network.






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






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






5. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.






6. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'






7. 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.






8. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.






9. A group of icons collected for easy access.






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






11. 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.






12. See local bus.






13. 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.






14. A port that can connect a wide variety of peripherial devices to the computer - including keyboards - printers - mice - smartphones - PDAs - flash drives - and digital cameras.






15. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. 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.






19. 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.






20. A special circuit board in the system unit that contains the central processeing unit (CPU) - the memory (RAM) chips - and the slots available for expansion cards; all of the other boards (video cards - sound cards - and so on) connect to it to recie






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






22. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.






23. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.






24. An expansion card that attached to the motherboard inside the system unit and the enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.






25. 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.






26. '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.'






27. '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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28. An application that is still under development.






29. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).






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






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






32. Video interface technology that newer LCD monitors - as well as other mutlimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors - use to connect to a PC.






33. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.






34. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






35. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'






36. A device (such as a printer or external hard drive) that can be attached directly to a network instead of needing to attach to a computer on the network.






37. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






38. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.






39. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'






40. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.






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






42. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.






43. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.






44. 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.






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






46. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'






47. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.






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






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






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