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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. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.






2. 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.






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






4. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.






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






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






7. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






8. 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.






9. See local bus.






10. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.






11. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






12. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.






13. A list of commands that displays on the screen.






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






15. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.






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






17. 'In a file name - the three letters that follow the user-supplied file name after the dot (.); the extension identifies what kind of family of files the file belongs to - or which application should be used to read the file.'






18. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately 1 million bytes.






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






20. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






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






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






23. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine






24. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.






25. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'






26. 'The time it takes for the hard drive's read/write heads to move over the surface of the disk - between tracks - to the correct track.'






27. 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.






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






29. A device such as a monitor - printer - or keyboard that connects to the system unit through ports.






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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.






39. '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.'






40. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.






41. 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.






42. '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






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






44. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.






45. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.






46. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.






47. '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






48. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'






49. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'






50. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.






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