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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. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.






2. 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.






3. '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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4. A network name that wireless routers use to identify themselves.






5. '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.'






6. The most commonly used wired Ethernet standard deployed in devices designed for home networks which provides bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps.






7. Numbers - words - pictures - or sounds that represent facts - figures - or ideas.






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






9. '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.'






10. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.






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






12. '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.'






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






14. '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.'






15. '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.'






16. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.






17. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.






18. '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






19. 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






20. 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.






21. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.






22. 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.






23. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).






24. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'






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






26. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.






27. 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.






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






29. 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.






30. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. 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






35. Portable - nonvolatile memory.






36. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.






37. A server that acts as a repository for application software.






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. 'A program with a specific purpose that must guarantee certain response times for particular computing tasks - or else the machine's application is useless. Real-time operating systems are found in many types of robotic equipment.'






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.






41. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.






42. 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.






43. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'






44. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.






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






46. '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.'






47. 'A complete processing section from a CPU - embedded into one physical chip.'






48. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






49. 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.






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