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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. 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.






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






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






4. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'






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






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






7. 'The set of programs on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks such as word processing - sending e-mail - balancing a budget - creating presentations - editing photos - taking an online course - and playing games.'






8. 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.






9. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'






10. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






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






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






13. 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.






14. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.






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






16. The process of users transferring files between computers.






17. A printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.






18. A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology.






19. 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.






20. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.






21. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






22. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'






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






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






25. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'






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






27. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'






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






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






30. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






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






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






33. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.






34. '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.'






35. A measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce. If the contrast ratio is too low - colors tend to fade when the brightness is adjusted to a high or low setting.






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






37. 'In Windows 7 - a folder that is used to display files from different locations as if they were all saved in a single folder - regardless of where they are actually stored in the file hierarchy.'






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






39. '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.'






40. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.






41. '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.'






42. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard






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






44. '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.'






45. A special numerical code that prioritizes requests from various devices. These requests then are placed in the interrupt table in the computer's primary memory.






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






47. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






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






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






50. A server that processes and delivers incoming and outgoing e-mail.







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