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Technology In Action - 2
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1. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.
embedded computer
network interface card(NIC)
open source software
template
2. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.
integrated help
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
taskbar
database software
3. An operating system (OS) that enables more than one user to access the computer system at one time by efficiently juggling all the requests from multiple users.
bridge
Recycle Bin
spooler
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
4. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.
stylus
information
network operating system (NOS)
eSata
5. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'
file
warm boot
access time
application server
6. The system software the controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.
plotter
operating system(OS)
access method
server
7. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.
memory module (memory card)
taskbar
network navigation device
print server
8. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'
audio editing software
financial planning software
Task Scheduler utility
graphical user interface (GUI)
9. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.
memory module (memory card)
sound card
video memory
plotter
10. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.
CPU usage
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
Error-Checking
virtual private network (VPN)
11. 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.
packet (data packet)
data
hard drive
volatile storage
12. The ability to easily add more users to a network without affecting the performance of the other network nodes (computers or peripherals).
library
scalability
sound card
possessed object
13. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.
warm boot
read/write head
Ethernet network
bus (linear bus) topology
14. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'
terminator
sector
Last Known Good Configuration
digital divide
15. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.
system software
platter
firewire 800
liquid crystal display(LCD)
16. '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.'
media access control (MAC) address
window
power supply
extension (file type)
17. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
operating system (OS)
frame
platform
18. Any object that a user carries to identify him- or herself and that grants the user access to a computer system or computer facility.
stylus
software
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
possessed object
19. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.
network
network operating system (NOS)
DVD-RAM
home area network (HAN)
20. '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.'
Task Manager utility
tablet PC
application software
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
21. '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.'
Windows Explorer
System Restore
image editing software (photo editing software)
digital video editing software
22. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
device driver
information technology(IT)
computer literate
Windows Explorer
23. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.
mapping program
drawing software (illustration software)
graphical user interface (GUI)
database server
24. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.
window
DVD+R/RW
cold boot
system evaluation
25. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.
random access memory (RAM)
router
gigahertz(GHz)
metropolitan area network (MAN)
26. A fast transfer port.
computer
hard drive
tablet PC
eSata
27. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.
Cat 6 cable
icon
sound card
legacy technology
28. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'
optical media
disk defragmenter
kernel (supervisor program)
network navigation device
29. '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
information
network administrator
hybrid topology
tax preparation software
30. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
printer
network navigation device
terabyte (TB)
network operating system (NOS)
31. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.
port
system software
hardware
information
32. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.
firewire 800
ribbon
bit depth
Safe mode
33. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms
ribbon
coaxial cable
system requirements
Cat 6 cable
34. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together - including the computer's processor (its brains) - its memory - and the many circuit boards that help the computer function.
platter
system unit
binary language
thrashing
35. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.
read/write head
laser printer
integrated help
authentication server
36. An expansion card that attaches to the motherboard inside the system unit and that enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.
access card reader
speaker
network
sound card
37. 'A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.'
nanoscience
mainframe
digital video interface(DVI)
system requirements
38. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'
Error-Checking
open source software
boot process
network operating system (NOS)
39. 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.
registry
stylus
Moore's Law
wide area network (WAN)
40. Programs for editing photographs and other images.
image editing software (photo editing software)
bluetooth technology
volatile storage
event
41. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.
hacker
audio editing software
Device Manager
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
42. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes
file name
Cat 6 cable
protocol
centralized
43. When two computers send data at the same time and the sets of data collide somewhere in the media.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
data collision
random access memory (RAM)
Windows Explorer
44. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.
spam
software suite
DVD-ROM
router
45. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).
client
command-driven interface
system restore point
Windows 7
46. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.
icon
Plug and Play (PnP)
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
Web server
47. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.
output device
trackpoint device
application software
DVD-RAM
48. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.
thermal printer
spooler
Task Scheduler utility
binary digit(bit)
49. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.
thrashing
full installation
real-time operating system (RTOS)
network architecture
50. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.
flat-panel monitor
home area network (HAN)
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
file
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