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






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






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






4. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'






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






6. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.






7. '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.'






8. A program for editing digital video.






9. A method of optical storage for digital data; originally developed for storing digital audio.






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






11. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.






12. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.






13. '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.'






14. A special numerical code that prioritizes requests from various devices. These requests then are placed in the interrupt table in the computer's primary memory.






15. A port that is slightly larger than a standard phone jack and transfers data at speeds of up to 10 -000Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or a network.






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






17. '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






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






19. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.






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






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






22. Measured in degrees - this tells how far you can move to the side of (or above or below) the monitor before the image quality degrades to unacceptable levels.






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






24. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.






25. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).






26. 'A single-user - single-task operating system created by Microsoft. MS-DOS was the first widely installed operating system in personal computers.'






27. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






28. A group of icons collected for easy access.






29. 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.






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






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






32. See local bus.






33. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances (approximately 30 feet for bluetooth 1 and 60 feet for bluetooth 2). Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets t






34. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.






35. 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.






36. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.






37. 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.






38. A software holding area for printing jobs.






39. '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.'






40. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard






41. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'






42. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






43. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'






44. 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.






45. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.






46. The layout and structure of the network.






47. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.






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






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






50. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.