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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'
extranet
liquid crystal display(LCD)
graphics processing unit (GPU)
widget
2. A data-processing device that gathers - processes - outputs - and stores digital data and information.
application software
twisted pair cable
computer
fiber-optic cable
3. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
proprietary software
processing
device driver
home network server
4. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
compact disc(CD)
productivity software
fiber-optic cable
path separator
5. A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus(USB) port on a computer and stores data digitally. Also called USB drive - jump drive - or thumb drive.
client/server network (server-based network)
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
aspect radio
online mapping service
6. 'The exact location of a file - starting with the drive in which the file is located - and including all folders - subfolders (if any) - the file name - and the extension. (Example: C:Usersusername DocumentsIllustrationsEBronte.jpg)'
network operating system (NOS)
UNIX
digital divide
file path
7. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'
dedicated server
solid state drive(SSD)
system requirements
contrast ratio
8. The process of restarting the system while it's powered on.
network operating system (NOS)
warm boot
application programming interface (API)
packet screening
9. A tag that looks like a sticker or label - is attached to a batch of merchandise - and contains a microchip that holds a unique sequence of numbers used to identify the product to which it is attached.
presentation software
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
universal serial bus (USB) port
cache memory
10. 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.
token
network-ready device
megabyte(MB)
program
11. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.
Web-based application software
basic input/output system (BIOS)
peripheral device
mapping program
12. The ability to easily add more users to a network without affecting the performance of the other network nodes (computers or peripherals).
bridge
scalability
read-only memory (ROM)
e-mail server
13. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'
computer
nanotechnology
gadget
microphone(mic)
14. A program for editing digital video.
application programming interface (API)
entertainment software
nonvolatile storage
digital video editing software
15. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.
root directory
sound card
keyboard
copyleft
16. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.
user interface
mainframe
access method
sound card
17. '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.'
Moore's Law
network adapter
nonimpact printer
latency
18. 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.
platform
application software
pixel
keyboard
19. RAM that is included as part of a video card.
video memory
ExpressCard
file
volatile storage
20. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r
copyleft
word processing software
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
Blu-ray disc
21. The instructions programmers write in a higher-level language.
shareware
source code
public domain
network operating system (NOS)
22. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'
sector
communications server
proprietary software
Web-based application software
23. 'Small blocks of memory - located directly on and next to the central processing unit (CPU) chip - that act as holding places for recently or frequently used instructions or data that the CPU accesses the most. When these instructions or data are sto
file server
cache memory
system requirements
output device
24. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.
input device
vertical market software
binary language
surrond-sound speaker
25. '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.'
local bus
Safe mode
event
hacker
26. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'
operating system (OS)
optical drive
network architecture
software piracy
27. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'
simulation software
megahertz(MHz)
e-mail server
Linux
28. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.
wireless range extender
offshoring
freeware
transceiver
29. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.
brute force attack
application programming interface (API)
software license
extension (file type)
30. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.
active topology
multimedia software
S-video (super video)
decentralized
31. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.
ring (loop) topology
basic input/output system (BIOS)
home area network (HAN)
software license
32. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data ( the 1s and the 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.
video card
desktop
application software
hardware
33. 'Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied - distributed - or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.'
print queue
open source software
System Restore
keyboard
34. '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.'
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
Windows 7
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
trackpoint device
35. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.
transceiver
3D sound card
response time
microphone(mic)
36. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
extension (file type)
nonimpact printer
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
37. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.
scrollbar
system restore point
internal hard drive
CSMA/CD
38. A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.
software suite
connectivity port
Web-based application software
printer
39. An output device for sound.
blu-ray disc(BD)
System Restore
stylus
speaker
40. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps). See also data transfer rate.
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
mouse
wireless media
41. A display that uses organic compounds to produce light when exposed to an electric current. Unlike LCD's - OLEDs do not require a backlight to function and therefore draw less power and have a much thinner display - sometimes as thin as 3mm.
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
ditgital home
application software
seek time
42. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.
database software
spam
integrated software application
local area network (LAN)
43. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.
packet (data packet)
warm boot
wireless access point (WAP)
platform
44. A collection of files stored on a computer.
binary language
Internet appliance
word processing software
folder
45. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.
token
Device Manager
Windows 7
webcam
46. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard
3D sound card
thermal printer
Backup and Restore utility
Windows
47. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.
Last Known Good Configuration
ditgital home
affective computing
Blu-ray disc
48. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
spreadsheet software
backward compatibility
49. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'
online mapping service
audio editing software
productivity software
taskbar
50. 'The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system unit's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.'
power-on self-test (POST)
random access memory (RAM)
solid state drive (SSD)
extension (file type)