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Technology In Action - 2
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literacy
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. 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).
bit depth
dedicated server
thrashing
throughput
2. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately 1 million bytes.
token method
all-in-one printer
megabyte(MB)
file allocation table (FAT)
3. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.
window
information technology(IT)
track
wireless access point (WAP)
4. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.
nanoscience
backward compatibility
access card reader
software
5. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.
S-video (super video)
video graphics array (VGA) port
viewing angle
Cat 6 cable
6. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.
network-attached storage (NAS) device
widget
folder
hard drive
7. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.
multitask
desktop computer
mouse
ergonomics
8. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
Disk Cleanup
system software
print server
9. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.
Web page authoring software
firewall
client/server network
video card
10. The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.
legacy technology
template
projector
custom installation
11. A mini-application developed for the Macintosh platform.
integrated software application
widget
power supply
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
12. 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.
print server
system unit
graphics processing unit (GPU)
digital video editing software
13. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).
metropolitan area network (MAN)
digital divide
platter
input device
14. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.
hardware
server
software suite
gadget
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.
public domain
packet (data packet)
basic input/output system (BIOS)
graphical user interface (GUI)
16. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
flash memory card
backward compatibility
local area network (LAN)
17. A Windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction necessary on your part.
print server
Task Scheduler utility
computer literate
Ethernet network
18. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.
vertical market software
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
blu-ray disc(BD)
application programming interface (API)
19. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.
Task Scheduler utility
coaxial cable
trackball mouse
warm boot
20. 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.
printer
input device
protocol
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
21. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.
pixel
operating system (OS)
software license
system requirements
22. 'A prediction - named after Gordon Moore - the cofounder of Intel; states that the number of transistors on a CPU chip will double every two years.'
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23. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'
mapping program
full installation
server
extranet
24. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'
firewall
home network server
power supply
Internet appliance
25. 'System that is used to control many 'back office' operations and processing functions such as billing - production - inventory management - and human resources management.'
affective computing
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
fiber-optic cable
root directory
26. A Windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive.
Error-Checking
transmission media
bastion host
physical memory
27. '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.'
drive bay
S-video (super video)
path separator
packet (data packet)
28. A type of technology used to transmit video signals; used on newer LCD monitors - as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors.
S-video (super video)
byte
e-mail server
system unit
29. A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology.
client
tablet PC
metropolitan area network (MAN)
desktop
30. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.
kernel (supervisor program)
webcam
copyleft
802.11 standard
31. '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.'
access card reader
ergonomics
network interface card(NIC)
random access memory (RAM)
32. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.
template
drawing software (illustration software)
video graphics array (VGA) port
nonvolatile storage
33. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.
hybrid topology
client
nanoscience
optical drive
34. A special circuit board in the system unit that contains the central processeing unit (CPU) - the memory (RAM) chips - and the slots available for expansion cards; all of the other boards (video cards - sound cards - and so on) connect to it to recie
network operating system (NOS)
thrashing
motherboard
benchmark
35. 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.
sleep mode
firmware
binary digit(bit)
front side bus (FSB)
36. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
possessed object
client
response time
37. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.
monitor (display screen)
nonvolatile storage
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
transmission media
38. '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.'
program
Windows Explorer
transceiver
pixel
39. A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
router
printer
entertainment software
40. '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.'
computer
real-time operating system (RTOS)
Backup and Restore utility
notebook computer
41. A small - compact portable computer.
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
notebook computer
liquid crystal display(LCD)
coaxial cable
42. '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.'
sector
server
touch pad
802.11 standard
43. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.
software
peripheral device
menu-driven interface
output device
44. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'
course management software
metropolitan area network (MAN)
digital video editing software
twisted pair cable
45. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.
video card
server
pixel
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
46. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.
binary digit(bit)
preemptive multitasking
utility program
network operating system (NOS)
47. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'
computer literate
byte
thrashing
communications server
48. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.
dedicated server
core
integrated help
clock speed
49. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
nonvolatile storage
preemptive multitasking
volatile storage
50. An output device for sound.
desktop
speaker
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
affective computing