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






2. The 802.11 standard for wireless data transmissions established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).






3. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






4. '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.'






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






6. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'






7. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.






8. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.






9. A series of instructions to be followed by a computer to accomplish a task.






10. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.






11. A fast transfer port.






12. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






13. One billion hertz






14. '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.'






15. A low-power mode for electronic devices such as computers that saves electric poer consumption and sace your computer settings where you left off. When the computer is 'woken up -' you can resume working more quickly that when cold booting the comput






16. Custom software application that is owned and controlled by the company that created it.






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






18. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






19. The most commonly used wired Ethernet standard deployed in devices designed for home networks which provides bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps.






20. '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.'






21. '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.'






22. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.






23. '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.'






24. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






25. A collection of files stored on a computer.






26. The ability to easily add more users to a network without affecting the performance of the other network nodes (computers or peripherals).






27. 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.






28. A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus(USB) port on a computer and stores data digitally. Also called USB drive - jump drive - or thumb drive.






29. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.






30. 'A method of data collision detection in which a node connected to the network listens (that is - has carrier sense) to determine that no other nodes are currently transmitting data signals; short for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Dete






31. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'






32. 'The first job the basic input/output system (BIOS) performs - ensuring that essential peripheral devices are attached and operational. This process consists of a test on the video card and video memory - a BIOS identification process (during which t






33. 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.






34. Numbers - words - pictures - or sounds that represent facts - figures - or ideas.






35. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






42. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.






43. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.






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






45. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






46. 'System that is used to control many 'back office' operations and processing functions such as billing - production - inventory management - and human resources management.'






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






48. 'Small blocks of memory - located directly on and next to the central processing unit (CPU) chip - that act as holding places for recently or frequently used instructions or data that the CPU accesses the most. When these instructions or data are sto






49. A special numerical code that prioritizes requests from various devices. These requests then are placed in the interrupt table in the computer's primary memory.






50. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'