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Technology In Action - 2
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1. Unwanted or junk e-mail
spam
scrollbar
mapping program
wide area network (WAN)
2. '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.'
star topology
authentication
application server
surround sound
3. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.
software piracy
integrated help
virtual private network (VPN)
video memory
4. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.
ergonomics
Recycle Bin
kilobyte(KB)
coaxial cable
5. 'The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system unit's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.'
random access memory (RAM)
window
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
megabyte(MB)
6. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.
ergonomics
hard drive
drive bay
course management software
7. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
seek time
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
sector
8. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.
DVD-RAM
Windows
bridge
shareware
9. '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.'
network
course management software
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
DVD-R/RW
10. 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.
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
gigabit Ethernet
touch pad
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
11. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'
Disk Cleanup
accounting software
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
network adapter
12. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.
spam
blu-ray disc(BD)
piggybacking
liquid crystal display(LCD)
13. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.
system software
system software
application software
webcam
14. System software that controls hardware devices.
user interface
firmware
copyleft
system restore point
15. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.
DVD+R/RW
boot process
modem port
S-video (super video)
16. '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.'
netbook
firewall
graphical user interface (GUI)
metropolitan area network (MAN)
17. A software holding area for printing jobs.
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
print queue
file path
UNIX
18. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.
copyleft
volatile storage
bluetooth technology
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
19. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'
local bus
integrated software application
drive bay
productivity software
20. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.
hyperthreading
boot process
Software as a Service (SaaS)
jam signal
21. 'Permanent storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).'
nonvolatile storage
Windows Explorer
copyleft
system software
22. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).
byte
server
device driver
client/server network (server-based network)
23. 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.
passive topology
sector
Plug and Play (PnP)
system software
24. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'
ExpressCard
application software
flash memory card
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
25. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'
personal information manager (PIM) software
tax preparation software
router
home network server
26. A small segment of data that is bundled for sending over transmission media. Each packet contains the address of the computer or peripheral device to which it is being sent.
plotter
firmware
packet (data packet)
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
27. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.
Web server
BD-ROM disc
netbook
modem port
28. 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
sleep mode
computer forensics
modem card
peripheral device
29. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
personal information manager (PIM) software
sector
server
file server
30. 'A private corporate network that is used exclusively by company employees to facilitate information sharing - database access - group scheduling - videoconferencing - and other employee and customer collaborations.'
intranet
communications server
network-attached storage (NAS) device
nonimpact printer
31. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
surrond-sound speaker
computer forensics
simulation software
32. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
directory
print server
image editing software (photo editing software)
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
33. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.
folder
system software
UNIX
binary language
34. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'
system software
volatile storage
local bus
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
35. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'
supercomputer
universal serial bus (USB) port
server
taskbar
36. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'
file path
brightness
home network server
trackball mouse
37. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
media access control (MAC) address
desktop computer
clock speed
38. '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.'
application software
contrast ratio
home network server
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
39. A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology.
DVD-R/RW
spam
media access control (MAC) address
tablet PC
40. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.
kernel memory
software piracy
software suite
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
41. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.
computer forensics
CPU usage
memory module (memory card)
personal information manager (PIM) software
42. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.
aspect radio
operating system(OS)
coaxial cable
file management
43. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'
stylus
information
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
window
44. 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).
data mining
throughput
patient simulator
ergonomics
45. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.
optical media
Web page authoring software
passive topology
server
46. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'
Internet appliance
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
aspect radio
system software
47. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.
tablet PC
benchmark
legacy technology
ExpressCard
48. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'
bloatware
graphics processing unit (GPU)
menu
taskbar
49. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).
system software
command-driven interface
netbook
supercomputer
50. 'The backslash mark () used by Microsoft Windows and DOS in file names. Mac files use a colon (:) - and UNIX and Linux use the forward slash (/) as the path separator.'
client/server network (server-based network)
path separator
motherboard
access time
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