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






2. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'






3. An output device for sound.






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






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






6. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






7. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).






8. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'






9. '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.'






10. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.






11. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.






12. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'






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






14. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.






15. A software holding area for printing jobs.






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






17. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






18. 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.






19. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.






20. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.






21. A list of commands that displays on the screen.






22. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.






23. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.






24. '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.'






25. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.






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






27. '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.'






28. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






29. 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.






30. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.






31. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.






32. Any of the main files of an operating system.






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






34. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'






35. System software that controls hardware devices.






36. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.






37. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.






38. 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).






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






40. About a billion bytes






41. 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.






42. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.






43. A program or hardware mechanism that controls which computer is allowed to use the transmission media in a network at a certain time.






44. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.






45. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.






46. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.






47. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






48. 'The set of programs on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks such as word processing - sending e-mail - balancing a budget - creating presentations - editing photos - taking an online course - and playing games.'






49. A type of technology used to transmit video signals; used on newer LCD monitors - as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors.






50. The process of restarting the system while it's powered on.