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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 small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






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






3. '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.'






4. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'






5. '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.'






6. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.






7. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






8. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






9. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.






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






11. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).






12. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






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






14. An index of all sector numbers that the hard drive stores in a table to keep track of which sectors hold which files.






15. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.






16. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.






17. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.






18. '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.'






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






20. A Windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive.






21. The actual speed of data transfer that is achieved. It is usually less than the data transfer rate and is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






22. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'






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






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






25. A display that uses organic compounds to produce light when exposed to an electric current. Unlike LCD's - OLEDs do not require a backlight to function and therefore draw less power and have a much thinner display - sometimes as thin as 3mm.






26. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.






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






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






29. The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigates to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious.






30. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






31. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.






32. '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






33. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.






34. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.






35. The layout and structure of the network.






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






37. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'






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






39. The instructions programmers write in a higher-level language.






40. A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.






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






42. A printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).






43. '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.'






44. '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.'






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






46. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.






47. An output device for sound.






48. A measure of the greatest amount of light showing when a monitor is displaying pure white; measured as candelas per square meter (cd/m^2) or nits.






49. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.






50. 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.