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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 network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'






2. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.






3. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.






4. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.






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. The set of programs that enables a computer's hardware devices and application software to work together; it includes the operating system and utility programs.






7. 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.






8. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.






9. 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.






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 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.






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






13. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.






14. 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.






15. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.






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






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






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






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






20. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.






21. A group of icons collected for easy access.






22. System software that controls hardware devices.






23. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






24. A port that can connect a wide variety of peripherial devices to the computer - including keyboards - printers - mice - smartphones - PDAs - flash drives - and digital cameras.






25. '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.'






26. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.






27. '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.'






28. 'Software - often used for training purposes - which allows the user to experience or control an event as if it is reality.'






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






30. 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.






31. Eight binary digits(bits)






32. '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)'






33. The actual speed of data transfer that is achieved. It is usually less than the data transfer rate and is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






34. A server used to fulfill one specific function (such as handling e-mail).






35. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.






36. 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.






37. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.






38. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.






39. '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.'






40. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.






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






42. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.






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






44. '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.'






45. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.






46. A hardware device used to enter - or input - data (text - images - and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer. Some input devices are keyboards and mice.






47. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.






48. 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.






49. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.






50. The process of users transferring files between computers.






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