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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 method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.'






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






3. A method of optical storage for digital data; originally developed for storing digital audio.






4. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.






5. 'In a wireless network - a device that translates the electronic data that needs to be sent along the network into radio waves and then broadcasts these radio waves to other network nodes.'






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






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






8. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.






9. 'An attack delivered by specialized hacking software that tries many combinations of letters - numbers - and pieces of a user ID in an attempt to discover a user password.'






10. A program for editing digital video.






11. '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.'






12. A program that manages the data between a computer's operating system and all the input and output devices attached to the computer; also responsible for loading the operating system (OS) from its permanent location on the hard drive to random access






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






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






15. '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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16. '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.'






17. A server that acts as a repository for application software.






18. '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






19. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.






20. 'Software - often used for training purposes - which allows the user to experience or control an event as if it is reality.'






21. A measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce. If the contrast ratio is too low - colors tend to fade when the brightness is adjusted to a high or low setting.






22. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.






23. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'






24. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.






25. '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.'






26. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.






27. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.






28. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'






29. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






30. 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.






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






32. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'






33. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.






34. Eight binary digits(bits)






35. 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.






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






38. 'The process of identifying a computer user - based on a login or username and password. The computer system determines whether the computer user is authorized and what level of access is to be granted on the network.'






39. One billion hertz






40. 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.






41. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.






42. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.






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






44. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






45. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.






46. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






47. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'






48. 'The exact location of a file - starting with the drive in which the file is located - and including all folders - subfolders (if any) - the file name - and the extension. (Example: C:Usersusername DocumentsIllustrationsEBronte.jpg)'






49. 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.






50. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.