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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






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






3. RAM that is included as part of a video card.






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






5. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






12. 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.






13. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






14. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'






15. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'






16. '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






17. A container designed to hold multiple data packets.






18. A type of technology used to transmit video signals; used on newer LCD monitors - as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors.






19. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.






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






21. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






22. 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.






23. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'






24. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






25. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.






26. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.






27. A program or hardware mechanism that controls which computer is allowed to use the transmission media in a network at a certain time.






28. A program for editing digital video.






29. A printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.






30. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.






31. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






32. 'The first job the basic input/output system (BIOS) performs - ensuring that essential peripheral devices are attached and operational. This process consists of a test on the video card and video memory - a BIOS identification process (during which t






33. 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.






34. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.






35. Numbers - words - pictures - or sounds that represent facts - figures - or ideas.






36. Eight binary digits(bits)






37. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'






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






39. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.






40. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.






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






42. A program that takes out redundancies in a file to reduce the file size.






43. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.






44. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.






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






46. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.






47. 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).






48. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data (the 1s and 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.






49. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






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







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