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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 computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






2. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.






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






4. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'






5. The set of programs that run on a computer to help 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.






6. 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.






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






8. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.






9. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






10. 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.






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






12. 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.






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






14. 'A prediction - named after Gordon Moore - the cofounder of Intel; states that the number of transistors on a CPU chip will double every two years.'

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15. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






16. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.






17. Measured in degrees - this tells how far you can move to the side of (or above or below) the monitor before the image quality degrades to unacceptable levels.






18. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.






19. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'






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






21. 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.






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






23. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






24. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






25. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.






26. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.






27. A group of icons collected for easy access.






28. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'






29. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






30. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.






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






32. A Windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive.






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






34. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'






35. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'






36. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






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






38. 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.






39. System software that controls hardware devices.






40. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.






41. '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.'






42. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.






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






44. 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.






45. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'






46. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






47. 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.






48. A port that can connect a wide variety of peripherial devices to the computer - including keyboards - printers - mice - smartphones - PDAs - flash drives - and digital cameras.






49. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'






50. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'