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






2. 'The process that occurs after the read/write head of the hard drive locates the correct track - and then waits for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head.'






3. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.






4. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.






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






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






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






8. '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.'






9. 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.






10. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.






11. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'






12. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.






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






14. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.






15. '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.'






16. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.






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






18. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.






19. A digit that corresponds to the on and off states of a computer's switches. A bit contains a value of either 0 or 1.






20. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is






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






22. 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.






23. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.






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






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






26. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.






27. '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.'






28. System software that controls hardware devices.






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






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






31. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.






32. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.






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






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






35. The set of programs that run on a computer to help 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.






36. A small - tough-sensitive screen at the base of a notebook keyboard. To use the touchpad - you simply move your finger across the pad to direct the cursor.






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.






42. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.






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






44. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.






45. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes






46. 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).






47. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.






48. '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.'






49. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'






50. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.