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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 technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.






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






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






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






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






6. A portion of the hard drive containing all the different configurations (settings) used by the Windows operating system (OS) as well as by other applications.






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






8. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






9. When two computers send data at the same time and the sets of data collide somewhere in the media.






10. An expansion card that attaches to the motherboard inside the system unit and that enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.






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






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






13. A small - compact portable computer.






14. 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.






15. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






16. '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






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






18. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.






19. 'A program with a specific purpose that must guarantee certain response times for particular computing tasks - or else the machine's application is useless. Real-time operating systems are found in many types of robotic equipment.'






20. 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.






21. Video interface technology that newer LCD monitors - as well as other mutlimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors - use to connect to a PC.






22. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






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






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






26. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'






27. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.






28. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.






29. '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.'






30. Software that is developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs (such as a wood inventory system for a sawmill) as opposed to software that is useful across a range of industries (such as word processing software).






31. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.






32. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.






33. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'






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






35. 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






36. A specially designed computer chip that resides inside another device - such as a car. These self-contained computer devices have their own programming and typically neither recieve input from users nor interact with other systems.






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






38. One billion hertz






39. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.






40. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.






41. A collection of files stored on a computer.






42. A server that acts as a repository for application software.






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






44. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'






45. 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).






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






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






48. '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.'






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






50. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'