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Technology In Action - 2
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1. 'The process that occurs after the read/write head of the hard drive locates the correct track - and then waits for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head.'
drawing software (illustration software)
latency
protocol
icon
2. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'
multitask
S-video (super video)
smartphone
gigahertz(GHz)
3. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.
DVD-ROM
netbook
terabyte (TB)
gigabit Ethernet
4. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
firewire 400
switch
jam signal
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
5. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.
byte
graphical user interface (GUI)
keyboard
productivity software
6. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.
virtual reality program
proprietary software
computer literate
thermal printer
7. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'
software license
packet screening
information technology(IT)
file server
8. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.
gigabit Ethernet
biometric authentication device
menu-driven interface
protocol
9. A measure of processing speed equal to 1 million hertz.
kernel memory
home network server
monitor (display screen)
megahertz(MHz)
10. 'System that is used to control many 'back office' operations and processing functions such as billing - production - inventory management - and human resources management.'
802.11 standard
wizard
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
star topology
11. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.
kernel (supervisor program)
external SATA
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
virtual reality program
12. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.
video graphics array (VGA) port
multitask
mouse
menu
13. 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.
basic input/output system (BIOS)
tax preparation software
network topology
packet (data packet)
14. '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.'
file path
platter
application software
DVD-ROM
15. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.
cold boot
wide area network (WAN)
Plug and Play (PnP)
platform
16. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
DVD-R/RW
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
video card
macro
17. 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.
eSata
multimedia software
system unit
protocol
18. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).
library
software piracy
node
supercomputer
19. '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
DVD+R/RW
print server
network administrator
bridge
20. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.
authentication server
sleep mode
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
external SATA
21. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'
biometric authentication device
word processing software
taskbar
course management software
22. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.
token
port
ditgital home
scrollbar
23. 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.
thrashing
productivity software
ethernet port
simulation software
24. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.
biometric authentication device
proxy server
digital divide
local bus
25. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.
file name
application programming interface (API)
video memory
video card
26. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
transmission media
binary language
video card (video adapter)
27. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.
network-attached storage (NAS) device
webcam
memory module (memory card)
network navigation device
28. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'
public domain
network operating system (NOS)
hyperthreading
bloatware
29. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.
video memory
software
peripheral device
preemptive multitasking
30. 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.
contrast ratio
network-ready device
Error-Checking
system software
31. '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.'
stylus
system software
surround sound
authentication
32. The system software the controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.
frame
extension (file type)
operating system(OS)
hybrid topology
33. '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.'
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
graphical user interface (GUI)
random access memory (RAM)
resolution
34. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'
virtual reality program
operating system (OS)
System Restore
802.11 standard
35. 'As its name implies - the computer's desktop puts at your fingertips all of the elements necessary for a productive work session and that are typically found on or near the top of a traditional desk - such as files and folders.'
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
boot process
track
desktop
36. Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.
information
network-ready device
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
operating system(OS)
37. 'A drive that uses the same kind of memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.'
bloatware
solid state drive (SSD)
packet (data packet)
toolbar
38. A type of audio processing that makes the listener experience sound as if it were coming from all directions.
track
surround sound
node
all-in-one computer
39. 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.
BD-ROM disc
jam signal
application software
library
40. 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.
swap file (page file)
file management
warm boot
application software
41. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.
piggybacking
icon
patient simulator
resolution
42. 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.
passive topology
packet (data packet)
front side bus (FSB)
hacker
43. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.
vertical market software
ergonomics
audio editing software
offshoring
44. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'
DVD-ROM
centralized
solid state drive(SSD)
communications server
45. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.
open source software
kernel memory
power supply
file allocation table (FAT)
46. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.
data collision
wide area network (WAN)
program
hard drive
47. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.
personal area network (PAN)
server
CSMA/CD
hybrid topology
48. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.
keyboard
decentralized
printer
copyleft
49. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'
sector
Plug and Play (PnP)
system software
hybrid topology
50. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'
affective computing
network adapter
graphical user interface (GUI)
application software
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