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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. 'The backslash mark () used by Microsoft Windows and DOS in file names. Mac files use a colon (:) - and UNIX and Linux use the forward slash (/) as the path separator.'






2. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.






3. Unwanted or junk e-mail






4. 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.






5. RAM that is included as part of a video card.






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






7. A program for editing digital video.






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. A device similar to a switch in an Ethernet network. It takes the place of a wireless network adapter and helps relay data between network nodes.






10. '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.'






11. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.






12. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






13. An interface port that transfers data at 400 Mbps.






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






17. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






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






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






21. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'






22. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.






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. 'The top level of the filing structure in a computer system. In Windows computers - the root directory of the hard drive is represented as C:.'






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






26. An output device for sound.






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






28. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.






29. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.






30. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.






31. 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.






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






33. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'






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






35. A port that is slightly larger than a standard phone jack and transfers data at speeds of up to 10 -000Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or a network.






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






37. 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.






38. A Windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive.






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






40. The most popular transmission media option for Ethernet networks. UTP cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce electrical interference.






41. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






42. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






43. A software holding area for printing jobs.






44. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.






45. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.






46. 'The technology that enables the operating system - once it is booted up - to recognize automatically any new peripherals and configure them to work with the system.'






47. '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






48. A mini-application developed for the Macintosh platform.






49. A type of audio processing that makes the listener experience sound as if it were coming from all directions.






50. An application that is still under development.







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