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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. The first commercially available operating system to incorporate a graphical user interface (GUI) with user-friendly point-and-click technology.






2. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.






3. 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.






4. A collection of files stored on a computer.






5. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






6. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






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






8. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).






9. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






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






11. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.






12. 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.






13. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.






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






15. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.






16. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.






17. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'






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






19. 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.






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






21. '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.'






22. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.






23. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






24. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.






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






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






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






28. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.






29. 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.






30. 'A tag that looks like a sticker or label - is attached to a batch of merchandise - and contains a microchip that holds a unique sequence of numbers used to identify the product to which it is attached.'






31. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.






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






33. A program for editing digital video.






34. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data (the 1s and 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.






35. 'A complete processing section from a CPU - embedded into one physical chip.'






36. 'In Windows 7 - a folder that is used to display files from different locations as if they were all saved in a single folder - regardless of where they are actually stored in the file hierarchy.'






37. A small segment of data that is bundled for sending over transmission media. Each packet contains the address of the computer or peripheral device to which it is being sent.






38. About a billion bytes






39. The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.






40. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'






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






42. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.






43. An expansion card that attaches to the motherboard inside the system unit and that enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.






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






45. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.






46. Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.






47. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.






48. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






49. A set of controls on standard keyboards that moves the cursor(the flashing symbol on the monitor that indicates where the next character will be inserted); also known as an arrow key.






50. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'