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






2. '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.'






3. A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers - it doesn't require much wrist motion - so it is considered healthier for your wrist than a traditional mouse.






4. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.






5. '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.'






6. System software that controls hardware devices.






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






8. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine






9. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.






10. A circuit board with specific functions that augment the computer's basic functions and provide connections to other devices; examples include sound card and video card.






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. 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.






13. A set of memory chips - located on the motherboard - which stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.






14. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.






15. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.






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






17. Any of the main files of an operating system.






18. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






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






20. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.






21. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.






22. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.






23. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.






24. A network name that wireless routers use to identify themselves.






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






26. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






27. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.






28. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.






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






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






31. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.






32. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.






33. A network configuration in which the computers and peripherals are laid out in a configuration resembling a circle. Data flows around the circle from device to device in one direction only.






34. 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.






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






36. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.






37. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.






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






39. 'An electronic filing system best used for larger and more complicated groups of data that require more than one table and the ability to group - sort - and retrieve data and generate reports.'






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






41. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.






42. 'Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied - distributed - or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.'






43. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).






44. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.






45. '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.'






46. 'The mechanism that retrieves (reads) and records (writes) the magnetic data to and from a data disk. They move from the outer edge of the spinning platters to the center - up to 50 times per second.'






47. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).






48. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.






49. '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.'






50. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.







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