SUBJECTS
|
BROWSE
|
CAREER CENTER
|
POPULAR
|
JOIN
|
LOGIN
Business Skills
|
Soft Skills
|
Basic Literacy
|
Certifications
About
|
Help
|
Privacy
|
Terms
|
Email
Search
Test your basic knowledge |
Technology In Action - 2
Start Test
Study First
Subjects
:
it-skills
,
literacy
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
study here
.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
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.
file
wireless access point (WAP)
gigahertz(GHz)
hyperthreading
2. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
hard drive
Task Manager utility
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.
scrollbar
hard drive
compact disc(CD)
fiber-optic cable
4. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.
application programming interface (API)
customer relationship management (CRM) software
menu
drawing software (illustration software)
5. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
node
desktop computer
read-only memory (ROM)
device driver
6. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.
compact disc(CD)
network operating system (NOS)
public domain
user interface
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
kernel (supervisor program)
print queue
file allocation table (FAT)
full installation
8. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.
decentralized
software suite
bit depth
digital divide
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.
read-only memory (ROM)
optical mouse
network administrator
personal information manager (PIM) software
10. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.
cursor control key
network adapter
keyboard
bluetooth technology
11. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.
image editing software (photo editing software)
DVD-RAM
Device Manager
menu-driven interface
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.'
root directory
nonvolatile storage
coaxial cable
read/write head
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.
financial planning software
webcam
input device
software suite
14. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.
platform
kernel (supervisor program)
software license
e-mail server
15. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'
authentication
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
volatile storage
System Restore
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.'
volatile storage
all-in-one computer
graphics processing unit (GPU)
access card reader
17. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
sector
operating system (OS)
computer-aided design (CAD)
fiber-optic cable
18. System software that controls hardware devices.
twisted pair cable
flash memory card
firmware
computer-aided design (CAD)
19. Eight binary digits(bits)
Windows Explorer
byte
trackball mouse
router
20. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.
server
Task Manager utility
router
backward compatibility
21. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.
Windows Explorer
terabyte (TB)
hybrid topology
optical mouse
22. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).
widget
bus (linear bus) topology
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
source code
23. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms
local bus
coaxial cable
optical media
media access control (MAC) address
24. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.
Web-based application software
node
online mapping service
dedicated server
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
media access control (MAC) address
head crash
motherboard
interrupt handler
26. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.
print queue
Task Manager utility
public domain
spam
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:.'
root directory
home area network (HAN)
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
image editing software (photo editing software)
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.'
router
intranet
fiber-optic cable
Web-based application software
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.
S-video (super video)
centralized
ditgital home
System Restore
30. An output device for sound.
scalability
speaker
seek time
freeware
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.
pixel
spooler
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
coaxial cable
32. A mini-application developed for the Macintosh platform.
bloatware
active topology
widget
volatile storage
33. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.
application server
network topology
access time
aspect radio
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.'
tax preparation software
virtual memory
mouse
flat-panel monitor
35. 'A single-user - single-task operating system created by Microsoft. MS-DOS was the first widely installed operating system in personal computers.'
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
megahertz(MHz)
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
802.11 standard
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.
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
system software
authentication
basic input/output system (BIOS)
37. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately 1 million bytes.
processing
client
megabyte(MB)
sleep mode
38. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'
ergonomics
network interface card(NIC)
network adapter
network operating system (NOS)
39. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
folder
modem port
video graphics array (VGA) port
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.
token method
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
benchmark
mouse
41. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
ditgital home
real-time operating system (RTOS)
transmission media
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.
virtual private network (VPN)
binary digit(bit)
file server
system software
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.
BD-ROM disc
universal serial bus (USB) port
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
Web page authoring software
44. Programs for editing photographs and other images.
root directory
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
shareware
image editing software (photo editing software)
45. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'
binary language
project management software
frame
integrated help
46. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).
physical memory
universal serial bus (USB) port
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
metropolitan area network (MAN)
47. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r
word processing software
nonvolatile storage
extranet
webcam
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).
transmission media
client
latency
hard drive
49. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.
Internet appliance
software
sector
thrashing
50. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.
volatile storage
coaxial cable
power supply
optical mouse