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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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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. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'






2. 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.






3. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.






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






5. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.






6. The process of swapping data or instructions that have been placed in the swap file for later use back into active random access memory (RAM). The contents of the hard drive's swap file then become less active data or instructions.






7. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.






8. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






9. Unwanted or junk e-mail






10. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).






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






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






13. '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.'






14. See eSata.






15. 'System that is used to control many 'back office' operations and processing functions such as billing - production - inventory management - and human resources management.'






16. A device such as a monitor - printer - or keyboard that connects to the system unit through ports.






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






18. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.






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






20. 'A private corporate network that is used exclusively by company employees to facilitate information sharing - database access - group scheduling - videoconferencing - and other employee and customer collaborations.'






21. 'An alternative to more traditional mapping software programs; easily accessible with any Internet connection and updated more frequently than offline services. Examples include MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps - Google Maps - and Google Earth.'






22. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r






23. '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.'






24. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'






25. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'






26. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.






27. An interface port that transfers data at 400 Mbps.






28. A fast transfer port.






29. An index of all sector numbers that the hard drive stores in a table to keep track of which sectors hold which files.






30. '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.'






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






32. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'






33. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






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






35. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.






36. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.






37. A measure of the greatest amount of light showing when a monitor is displaying pure white; measured as candelas per square meter (cd/m^2) or nits.






38. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).






39. 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.






40. '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.'






41. A device that holds all permanently stored programs and data; can be located inside the system unit or attached to the system unit via a USB port.






42. A computer that is intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer - plus peripheral devices.






43. '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.'






44. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'






45. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.






46. '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.'






47. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.






48. '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.'






49. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.






50. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).