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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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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 cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
all-in-one computer
fiber-optic cable
open source software
multitask
2. Any object that a user carries to identify him- or herself and that grants the user access to a computer system or computer facility.
memory module (memory card)
warm boot
virtual reality program
possessed object
3. The space on the hard drive where the operating system stores data if there isn't enough random access memory (RAM) to hold all of the programs you're currently trying to run.
pixel
terabyte (TB)
virtual memory
system software
4. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'
database software
core
multimedia software
library
5. See eSata.
external SATA
volatile storage
hybrid topology
warm boot
6. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.
touch screen
wizard
token
extension (file type)
7. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
3D sound card
BD-ROM disc
application programming interface (API)
network navigation device
8. 'The time it takes for the hard drive's read/write heads to move over the surface of the disk - between tracks - to the correct track.'
solid state drive (SSD)
seek time
ring (loop) topology
optical mouse
9. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.
BD-ROM disc
speaker
interrupt
image editing software (photo editing software)
10. '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
file name
open source software
network administrator
presentation software
11. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.
media access control (MAC) address
tax preparation software
DVD-RAM
kernel memory
12. A software holding area for printing jobs.
print queue
memory module (memory card)
authentication
jam signal
13. '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.'
kernel memory
course management software
network adapter
file server
14. 'An alternative to more traditional mapping software programs; easily accessible with any Internet connection and updated more frequently than offline services. Examples include MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps - Google Maps - and Google Earth.'
online mapping service
access method
passive topology
extension (file type)
15. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
coaxial cable
tablet PC
system restore point
16. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'
system unit
optical drive
client/server network
core
17. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
Windows 7
all-in-one printer
software suite
18. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'
platter
system restore point
projector
active topology
19. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.
system restore point
access time
menu
thrashing
20. '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
tablet PC
physical memory
volatile storage
kernel (supervisor program)
21. A specially designed computer chip that resides inside another device - such as a car. These self-contained computer devices have their own programming and typically neither recieve input from users nor interact with other systems.
virtual memory
offshoring
access method
embedded computer
22. '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.'
power-on self-test (POST)
gigabit Ethernet
tax preparation software
online mapping service
23. System software that controls hardware devices.
firmware
system unit
authentication server
star topology
24. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
system requirements
intranet
25. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'
decentralized
system unit
extension (file type)
clock speed
26. Manipulating or organizing data into information.
hardware
application software
firewall
processing
27. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
solid state drive (SSD)
widget
twisted pair cable
DVD-R/RW
28. 'An operating system originally conceived in 1969 by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie of AT&T's Bell Labs. In 1974 - the UNIX code was rewritten in the standard programming language C. Today there are various commercial versions of UNIX.'
contrast ratio
UNIX
power-on self-test (POST)
stylus
29. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
desktop computer
database server
image editing software (photo editing software)
30. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.
power supply
data
Web server
software suite
31. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.
kilobyte(KB)
authentication server
application software
command-driven interface
32. 'As its name implies - the computer's desktop puts at your fingertips all of the elements necessary for a productive work session and that are typically found on or near the top of a traditional desk - such as files and folders.'
desktop
byte
personal area network (PAN)
netbook
33. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'
authentication
nanotechnology
optical media
access time
34. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.
DVD-ROM
software suite
integrated software application
external hard drive
35. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.
network
user interface
information technology(IT)
hibernate
36. An application that is still under development.
projector
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
beta version
Disk Cleanup
37. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.
BD-ROM disc
transmission media
network adapter
operating system(OS)
38. A set of memory chips - located on the motherboard - which stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.
power-on self-test (POST)
webcam
spreadsheet software
read-only memory (ROM)
39. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'
mapping program
file server
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
utility program
40. 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.
contrast ratio
access time
mouse
folder
41. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.
fiber-optic cable
embedded computer
entertainment software
passive topology
42. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
twisted pair cable
hard drive
directory
Linux
43. A device (such as a printer or external hard drive) that can be attached directly to a network instead of needing to attach to a computer on the network.
network-ready device
basic input/output system (BIOS)
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
44. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.
drawing software (illustration software)
Web page authoring software
flash memory card
folder
45. A Windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction necessary on your part.
Task Scheduler utility
network topology
computer forensics
system requirements
46. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.
modem port
metropolitan area network (MAN)
trackball mouse
Disk Cleanup
47. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.
drive bay
ergonomics
customer relationship management (CRM) software
extranet
48. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'
device driver
system evaluation
network adapter
intranet
49. 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.
active topology
universal serial bus (USB) port
mainframe
solid state drive (SSD)
50. 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.
Cat 6 cable
laser printer
entertainment software
blu-ray disc(BD)