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Technology In Action - 2
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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. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data ( the 1s and the 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.
personal information manager (PIM) software
video card
gigahertz(GHz)
basic input/output system (BIOS)
2. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
network navigation device
speaker
productivity software
computer-aided design (CAD)
3. '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.'
file path
fiber-optic cable
Windows 7
internal hard drive
4. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.
presentation software
bridge
software piracy
twisted pair cable
5. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.
plotter
computer forensics
digital divide
local bus
6. 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.
blu-ray disc(BD)
all-in-one computer
scalability
communications server
7. 'A method of data collision detection in which a node connected to the network listens (that is - has carrier sense) to determine that no other nodes are currently transmitting data signals; short for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Dete
network operating system (NOS)
token
CSMA/CD
Web page authoring software
8. 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).
network administrator
vertical market software
drawing software (illustration software)
throughput
9. '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
network administrator
server
spreadsheet software
application software
10. A Windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive.
Error-Checking
folder
trackpoint device
full installation
11. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).
warm boot
video card
bus (linear bus) topology
local bus
12. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
terminator
track
DVD-ROM
13. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.
latency
System Restore
affective computing
plotter
14. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.
binary language
nonimpact printer
network navigation device
biometric authentication device
15. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.
preemptive multitasking
service set identifier (SSID)
personal information manager (PIM) software
volatile storage
16. A data-processing device that gathers - processes - outputs - and stores digital data and information.
possessed object
interrupt handler
random access memory (RAM)
computer
17. An application that is still under development.
tablet PC
power supply
information
beta version
18. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.
frame
computer forensics
firewall
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
19. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.
network topology
virtual private network (VPN)
monitor (display screen)
video graphics array (VGA) port
20. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.
network adapter
stylus
binary language
custom installation
21. 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
vertical market software
network interface card (NIC)
source code
basic input/output system (BIOS)
22. 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.
nanoscience
BD-ROM disc
desktop publishing (DTP) software
piggybacking
23. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.
digital divide
Windows
printer
mapping program
24. '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.'
firewire 800
media access control (MAC) address
Backup and Restore utility
Web server
25. 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.
fiber-optic cable
contrast ratio
trackpoint device
public domain
26. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.
brute force attack
bastion host
authentication
Task Scheduler utility
27. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
DVD+R/RW
video card
client
software suite
28. 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.
client
connectivity port
computer literate
binary digit(bit)
29. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.
directory
ethernet port
track
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
30. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together - including the computer's processor (its brains) - its memory - and the many circuit boards that help the computer function.
netbook
eSata
system unit
Blu-ray disc
31. '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
shareware
kernel (supervisor program)
scrollbar
macro
32. The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.
legacy technology
virtual private network (VPN)
Web server
nanotechnology
33. '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.'
system requirements
Blu-ray disc
peripheral device
file allocation table (FAT)
34. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'
icon
taskbar
hard drive
terminator
35. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.
switch
digital divide
Last Known Good Configuration
cold boot
36. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.
hibernate
transmission media
inkjet printer
icon
37. See eSata.
firewall
external SATA
client/server network
gigabyte(GB)
38. Portable - nonvolatile memory.
random access memory (RAM)
projector
flash memory card
QWERTY keyboard
39. A device similar to a switch in an Ethernet network. It takes the place of a wireless network adapter and helps relay data between network nodes.
system unit
root directory
wireless access point (WAP)
nonvolatile storage
40. '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.'
cold boot
token
tax preparation software
Error-Checking
41. The space on the hard drive where the operating system stores data if there isn't enough random access memory (RAM) to hold all of the programs you're currently trying to run.
hard drive
virtual private network (VPN)
virtual memory
resolution
42. A folder on a Windows desktop in which deleted files from the hard drive are held until permanently purged from the system.
application server
wizard
QWERTY keyboard
Recycle Bin
43. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.
Recycle Bin
output device
peripheral device
file path
44. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
source code
server
graphical user interface (GUI)
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
45. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'
protocol
cold boot
network operating system (NOS)
extranet
46. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.
warm boot
impact printer
sound card
command-driven interface
47. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.
spam
notebook computer
Windows Explorer
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
48. '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.'
authentication
Blu-ray disc
file
bastion host
49. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).
printer
metropolitan area network (MAN)
desktop
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
50. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.
Web server
video card (video adapter)
system file
gigabit Ethernet