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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 Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.






2. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.






3. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'






4. '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






5. Unwanted or junk e-mail






6. 'A drive that uses the same kind of memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.'






7. 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.






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






9. 'A form included in many productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document - spreadsheet - or presentation.'






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






11. A series of instructions to be followed by a computer to accomplish a task.






12. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.






13. '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.'






14. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).






15. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).






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






17. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'






18. System software that controls hardware devices.






19. A small - tough-sensitive screen at the base of a notebook keyboard. To use the touchpad - you simply move your finger across the pad to direct the cursor.






20. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'






21. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






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






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






24. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






25. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'






26. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.






27. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.






28. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.






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






30. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.






31. Custom software application that is owned and controlled by the company that created it.






32. '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.'






33. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






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






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






36. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.






37. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.






38. 'A method of data collision detection in which a node connected to the network listens (that is - has carrier sense) to determine that no other nodes are currently transmitting data signals; short for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Dete






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






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






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






42. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






43. '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.'






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






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






46. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






47. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.






48. A small program that groups a series of commands to run as a single command.






49. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.






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