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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 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.






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






3. A device that holds all permanently stored programs and data; can be located inside the system unit or attached to the system unit via a USB port.






4. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.






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






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






7. '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






8. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






9. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.






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






11. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.






12. 'The mechanism that retrieves (reads) and records (writes) the magnetic data to and from a data disk. They move from the outer edge of the spinning platters to the center - up to 50 times per second.'






13. A hardware device used to enter - or input - data (text - images - and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer. Some input devices are keyboards and mice.






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






15. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'






16. '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.'






17. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.






18. System software that controls hardware devices.






19. Eight binary digits(bits)






20. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.






21. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.






22. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).






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






24. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.






25. 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






26. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.






27. '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:.'






28. '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.'






29. 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.






30. An output device for sound.






31. 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.






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






33. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.






34. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'






35. 'A single-user - single-task operating system created by Microsoft. MS-DOS was the first widely installed operating system in personal computers.'






36. 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.






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






38. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






39. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






40. 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.






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






44. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






45. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'






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






47. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r






48. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






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






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