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






2. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






3. 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.






4. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






5. The ability of an operating system to perform more than one process at a time.






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






7. 'A wireless standard established in 1997 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; also known as WiFi (short for Wireless Fidelity) - it enables wireless network devices to work seamlessly with other networks and devices.'






8. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.






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






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






11. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






12. 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.






13. 'Someone who has training in computer and peripheral maintenance and repair - network design - and the installation of network software; installs new equipment - configures computers for users - repairs equipment - and assigns network access to users






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






15. Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.






16. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






17. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.






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






19. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'






20. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r






21. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.






22. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.






23. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen






24. '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.'






25. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.






26. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.






27. See local bus.






28. '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.'






29. Unwanted or junk e-mail






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






31. 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.






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






33. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






34. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.






35. '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.'






36. 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.






37. A group of icons collected for easy access.






38. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






39. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'






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






41. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.






42. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.






43. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.






44. A measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce. If the contrast ratio is too low - colors tend to fade when the brightness is adjusted to a high or low setting.






45. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






46. '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.'






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






48. An index of all sector numbers that the hard drive stores in a table to keep track of which sectors hold which files.






49. 'An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales - accounts receivable - inventory purchases - and accounts payable.'






50. 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