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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. Unwanted or junk e-mail






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.'






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






4. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.






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.'






6. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






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






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






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.'






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.






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






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






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.






14. System software that controls hardware devices.






15. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.






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.'






17. A software holding area for printing jobs.






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.






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.'






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.






21. 'Permanent storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).'






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






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.






24. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'






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.'






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.






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.






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






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






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.'






31. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.






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






33. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






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






35. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'






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






37. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'






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.'






39. A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology.






40. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.






41. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.






42. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.






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






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).






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






46. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






47. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.






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






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).






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.'







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