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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 section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






2. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.






3. '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.'






4. 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.






5. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.






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






7. '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.'






8. The 802.11 standard for wireless data transmissions established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).






9. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






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






11. 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.






12. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.






13. A data-processing device that gathers - processes - outputs - and stores digital data and information.






14. A program that manages the data between a computer's operating system and all the input and output devices attached to the computer; also responsible for loading the operating system (OS) from its permanent location on the hard drive to random access






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






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






17. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'






18. A measurement used in comparing software and hardware performance. Benchmarks are created using software applications that are specifically designed to push the limits of computer performance.






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






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






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






22. 'A drive that uses the same kind of memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.'






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






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






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






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






27. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






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






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






30. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'






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






32. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.






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






34. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






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






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






37. '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.'






38. 'The process of identifying a computer user - based on a login or username and password. The computer system determines whether the computer user is authorized and what level of access is to be granted on the network.'






39. When two computers send data at the same time and the sets of data collide somewhere in the media.






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






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






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






43. A hardware device used to enter - or input - data (text - images - and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer. Some input devices are keyboards and mice.






44. 'In a wireless network - a device that translates the electronic data that needs to be sent along the network into radio waves and then broadcasts these radio waves to other network nodes.'






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






46. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).






47. The actual speed of data transfer that is achieved. It is usually less than the data transfer rate and is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






48. '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:.'






49. A tag that looks like a sticker or label - is attached to a batch of merchandise - and contains a microchip that holds a unique sequence of numbers used to identify the product to which it is attached.






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.