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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. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






2. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






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






4. The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigates to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious.






5. 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.






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






7. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.






8. 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.






9. About a billion bytes






10. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'






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






12. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






13. 'The main tool for finding - viewing - and managing the contents of your computer by showing the location and contents of every drive - folder - and file.'






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






15. A portion of the hard drive containing all the different configurations (settings) used by the Windows operating system (OS) as well as by other applications.






16. Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.






17. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.






18. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).






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






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






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






23. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.






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






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






26. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






27. The layout and structure of the network.






28. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






29. '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.'






30. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.






31. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.






32. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






33. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






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






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






36. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'






37. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.






38. 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.






39. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is






40. 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.






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. A method of optical storage for digital data; originally developed for storing digital audio.






43. A set of memory chips - located on the motherboard - which stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.






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






45. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.






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






47. '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.'






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






49. 'The process of identifying a computer user - based on a login or username and password. The computer system determines whether the computer user is authorized and what level of access is to be granted on the network.'






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