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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. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.






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






3. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






4. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.






5. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.






6. A device (such as a printer or external hard drive) that can be attached directly to a network instead of needing to attach to a computer on the network.






7. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.






8. An output device for sound.






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






10. A collection of files stored on a computer.






11. See eSata.






12. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






13. 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.






14. 'The technology that enables the operating system - once it is booted up - to recognize automatically any new peripherals and configure them to work with the system.'






15. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






16. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.






17. '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.'






18. A group of icons collected for easy access.






19. 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.






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






21. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






22. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.






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. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'






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






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






27. 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.






28. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'






29. '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.'






30. Eight binary digits(bits)






31. 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






32. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.






33. See local bus.






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






35. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.






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






37. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.






38. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.






39. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.






40. A fast transfer port.






41. 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






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






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






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






45. '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.'






46. A folder on a Windows desktop in which deleted files from the hard drive are held until permanently purged from the system.






47. '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.'






48. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.






49. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.






50. A measurement used in comparing software and hardware performance. Benchmarks are created using software applications that are specifically designed to push the limits of computer performance.